S-1402 : Became Public Law

Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2021

This bill 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-01-05PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-337.Library of Congress
2023-01-05PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2022-12-28FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2022-12-22FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-12-22VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2022-12-22FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10036-10037)House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1402.House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9956-9958)House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorMrs. Peltola moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2022-12-20FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2022-12-19FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7289)Senate
2022-12-19FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7289)Senate
2021-12-02CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 175.Senate
2021-12-02CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-45.Senate
2021-08-04CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2021-05-26CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.Senate
2021-04-28IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Senate
2021-04-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Native Americans
See Subjects
  • Census and government statistics
  • Congressional oversight
  • Federal-Indian relations
  • Foreign language and bilingual programs
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Minority education

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