S-989 : Became Public Law

Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the Department of Education to make a grant to or enter into a contract with an eligible entity (e.g., an institution of higher education) to establish, operate, and staff a Native American language resource and training center. The center must serve as a resource to improve the capacity to teach and learn Native American languages.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-01-05PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-335.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): 342 - 71 (Roll no. 544). (text: 12/21/2022 CR H9955)House floor actions
2022-12-22FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10035-10036)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. 989.House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9955-9956)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 S7290-7291)Senate
2022-12-19FloorThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7290)Senate
2022-12-19FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7289-7291)Senate
2021-12-02CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.Senate
2021-12-02CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-46.Senate
2021-08-04CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2021-05-26CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.Senate
2021-03-25IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Senate
2021-03-25IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Native Americans
See Subjects
  • Academic performance and assessments
  • Adult education and literacy
  • Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
  • Education programs funding
  • Educational technology and distance education
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Employment and training programs
  • Foreign language and bilingual programs
  • Higher education
  • Historical and cultural resources
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Minority education
  • Preschool education
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula

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