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S. 989 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022

S. 989 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 2021, sponsored by Brian Schatz with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

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 25, 2021
Co-sponsors
2
Policy area
Native Americans
Public law
Public Law 117-335

What it does

Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022 This act authorizes the Department of Education to make a grant to or enter into a contract with an eligible entity (e.g., an institution of higher education) to establish, operate, and staff a Native American language resource center.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Brian Schatz (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 25, 2021
  • Passed the SenateDec 19, 2022
  • Passed the HouseDec 22, 2022
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
  • Became lawJan 5, 2023

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-335. (Jan 5, 2023)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Dec 22, 2022 · Passed
    342–71

Every roll call vote on this bill

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