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S. 989 (117th)

Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 March 2021

Last action

5 January 2023 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 117-335.

Sponsors

Brian Schatz, Tina Smith, Lisa Murkowski

Subjects

Education

Source updated

30 May 2026

Education

Summary

Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2021 This bill 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 and training center. The center must serve as a resource to improve the capacity to teach and learn Native American languages.

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Timeline

  1. 25 March 2021

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 May 2021

    Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-34.

    Source: Committee

  4. 4 August 2021

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 December 2021

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 2 December 2021

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-46.

    Source: Committee

  7. 2 December 2021

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-46.

    Source: Committee

  8. 19 December 2022

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7289-7291)

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 December 2022

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7290-7291)

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 December 2022

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 December 2022

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 December 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 989.

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 December 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9955-9956)

    Source: Floor

  14. 21 December 2022

    Floor

    Mrs. Peltola moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  15. 21 December 2022

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  16. 21 December 2022

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  17. 22 December 2022

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 342 - 71 (Roll no. 544). (text: 12/21/2022 CR H9955)

    Source: Floor

  18. 22 December 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 342 - 71 (Roll no. 544).(text: 12/21/2022 CR H9955)

    Source: Floor

  19. 22 December 2022

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10035-10036)

    Source: Floor

  20. 22 December 2022

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  21. 28 December 2022

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  22. 28 December 2022

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  23. 5 January 2023

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 117-335.

    Source: President

  24. 5 January 2023

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  25. 5 January 2023

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

22 December 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 342 · No 71 · Abstain · Absent/not voting 17

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

15 official files

Enrolled Bill (text)

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