S. 789 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
RESPECT Act
S. 789 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 17, 2021, sponsored by Mike Rounds with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 117-317
What it does
Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act This act repeals certain provisions related to the treatment of Indians, including provisions on hostile tribes, alcohol, work requirements, penalties for truancy, and placement of youth in reform school without the consent of a parent or guardian.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Rounds (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2021
- Passed the SenateMay 27, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 14, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-317. (Dec 27, 2022)
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Other Native Americans bills in the 117th Congress
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- S. 108: A bill to authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain land, and for other…
- S. 144: Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act
- S. 314: Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act
- H.R. 2930: Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021
- H.R. 441: Don Young Alaska Native Health Care Land Transfers Act of 2022
- H.R. 478: Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act
- H.R. 4881: Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
- H.R. 897: Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act
- S. 989: Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022
Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “S. 789 (117th Congress): RESPECT Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-s-789/respect-act (accessed 2026-10-13).