S.254: Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Feb. 1, 2017
Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2017
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Bill Sponsor

Tom Udall (D-N.M.)

Bill Cosponsors

7 (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Referred in House - Nov. 30, 2017
Engrossed in Senate - Nov. 29, 2017
Reported to Senate - April 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate - Feb. 1, 2017

Bill Summary

Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to revise a grant program administered by the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages. The minimum number of enrollees in educational programs funded by grants is reduced from 10 to 5 enrollees in...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 30, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Nov. 30, 2017	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 30, 2017	Received in the House.
Nov. 29, 2017	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 29, 2017	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Nov. 29, 2017	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7490)
Nov. 29, 2017	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7490)
April 4, 2017	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 30.
April 4, 2017	Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-23.
Feb. 8, 2017	Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
Feb. 1, 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Feb. 1, 2017	Introduced in the Senate by Tom Udall (D-N.M.)

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