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S. 1402Signed Into LawNATIVE AMERICANS

Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2022

Census and government statistics · Congressional oversight · Federal-Indian relations
Sponsor
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
D · HI
Key facts
Introduced: Apr 28, 2021
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 2
Congress: 117th
Latest action · Jan 5, 2023
Became Public Law No: 117-337.

Summary

Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2022

This act directs the President to review whether federal agencies are in compliance with requirements to promote the use of Native American languages and make recommendations to improve interagency coordination to support the use of these languages. It also requires the Administration for Native Americans to survey the use of Native American languages in the United States.

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Floor Votes

House Roll Call #545 · Dec 22, 2022
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House Roll Call #545 · Dec 22, 2022
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Timeline

  1. Jan 5, 2023
    Became Public Law No: 117-337.
  2. Jan 5, 2023
    Became Public Law No: 117-337.
  3. Jan 5, 2023
    Signed by President.
  4. Jan 5, 2023
    Signed by President.
  5. Dec 28, 2022
    Presented to President.
  6. Dec 28, 2022
    Presented to President.
  7. Dec 22, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. Dec 22, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 337 - 79 (Roll no. 545). (text: 12/21/2022 CR H9956-9957)
  9. Dec 22, 2022
    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): 337 - 79 (Roll no. 545).(text: 12/21/2022 CR H9956-9957)
  10. Dec 22, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10036-10037)
  11. Dec 21, 2022
    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.
  12. Dec 21, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1402.
  13. Dec 21, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9956-9958)
  14. Dec 21, 2022
    Mrs. Peltola moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  15. Dec 21, 2022
    Held at the desk.
  16. Dec 21, 2022
    Received in the House.
  17. Dec 20, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  18. Dec 19, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7289)
  19. Dec 19, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7289)
  20. Dec 19, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7289)
  21. Dec 2, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 175.
  22. Dec 2, 2021
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-45.
  23. Dec 2, 2021
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-45.
  24. Aug 4, 2021
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  25. May 26, 2021
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-34.

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