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S.254: Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 30, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Nov. 30, 2017 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Nov. 30, 2017 |
Received in the House.
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Nov. 29, 2017 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
Nov. 29, 2017 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Nov. 29, 2017 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7490) |
Nov. 29, 2017 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7490)
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April 4, 2017 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 30.
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April 4, 2017 |
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-23.
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Feb. 8, 2017 |
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
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Feb. 1, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Feb. 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Udall (D-N.M.) |