H.R. 5669 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Parity for Tribal Educators Act
H.R. 5669 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Sep 21, 2023, sponsored by Gabe Vasquez with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 21, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Native Americans
What it does
Parity for Tribal Educators Act This bill expands eligibility for enrollment in the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to employees of tribally controlled schools. The bill requires the Bureau of Indian Affairs to pay the government contributions for FERS and TSP for these employees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gabe Vasquez (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 21, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (Sep 21, 2023)
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- H.R. 1240: Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023
- H.R. 663: Native American Child Protection Act
- S. 3857: Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act
- S. 5355: NACIE Improvement Act
- S. 1554: National American Indian Veterans Charter Act
- H.R. 2873: Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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