S-789 : Became Public Law

Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act

This bill repeals certain provisions related to the treatment of Indians, including provisions on hostile tribes, alcohol, work requirements, penalties for truancy, and placement of youth in reform school without the consent of a parent or guardian.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-12-27PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-317.Library of Congress
2022-12-27PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2022-12-23FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2022-12-14FloorPursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amendment; H.R. 7832; H.R. 8665; S. 558; and S. 789. S. 558; and S. 789. (consideration: CR H9803-9810; text: CR H9809)House floor actions
2022-12-14FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1518, proceedings on S. 789 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2022-12-12FloorAt 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
2022-12-12FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 789.House floor actions
2022-12-12FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9677; text: CR H9677)House floor actions
2022-12-12FloorMr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2022-12-07CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.House floor actions
2022-12-07CommitteeReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-606.House floor actions
2022-06-15CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2022-06-15CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-06-15CommitteeSubcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.House committee actions
2022-04-27CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2022-01-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.House committee actions
2022-01-12IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2021-05-28FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2021-05-28FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2021-05-28FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2021-05-27FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3851; text: CR S3851)Senate
2021-04-28CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 53.Senate
2021-04-28CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-19.Senate
2021-03-24CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2021-03-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Senate
2021-03-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Native Americans
See Subjects
  • Federal-Indian relations

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