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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 25, 2016Native Americans
S. 2580

RAISE Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Nov 17, 2016)

Reforming American Indian Standards of Education Act of 2016 or the RAISE Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Indian Education Agency to replace the Bureau of Indian Education.

(Sec. 4) Functions, authorities, and personnel of the Department of the Interior related to Indian education are transferred to the agency.

(Sec. 5) The President's budget must include a separate request for funds for construction of schools by the agency. In making such funds available, the agency must prioritize schools with the most serious deficiencies in capacity or facility conditions.

(Sec. 7) The agency must give preference in hiring to members of Indian tribes.

(Sec. 8) The agency must annually report on its activities, the effectiveness of this bill, and recommendations for legislation to improve the agency.

(Sec. 9) Regulations promulgated by the agency are not subject to review or approval by Interior.

What just happenedNov 17, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 684.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 17, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 684.

  2. Nov 17, 2016Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-380.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 17, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-380.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  4. May 11, 2016Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  5. Apr 6, 2016Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-287.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  6. Feb 25, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1059; text of measure as introduced: CR S1059-1060)

    Indian Affairs Committee
  7. Feb 25, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Nov 17, 20161

Reforming American Indian Standards of Education Act of 2016 or the RAISE Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Indian Education Agency to replace the Bureau of Indian Education.

(Sec. 4) Functions, authorities, and personnel of the Department of the Interior related to Indian education are transferred to the agency.

(Sec. 5) The President's budget must include a separate request for funds for construction of schools by the agency. In making such funds available, the agency must prioritize schools with the most serious deficiencies in capacity or facility conditions.

(Sec. 7) The agency must give preference in hiring to members of Indian tribes.

(Sec. 8) The agency must annually report on its activities, the effectiveness of this bill, and recommendations for legislation to improve the agency.

(Sec. 9) Regulations promulgated by the agency are not subject to review or approval by Interior.

Introduced in SenateFeb 25, 2016

Reforming American Indian Standards of Education Act of 2016 or the RAISE Act of 2016

This bill replaces the Bureau of Indian Education with the Indian Education Agency. Functions, authorities, and personnel of the Department of the Interior related to Indian education are transferred to the agency.

Regulations promulgated by the agency are not subject to review or approval by Interior.

The agency must give preference in hiring to members of Indian tribes.

The agency must annually report on its activities, the effectiveness of this bill, and recommendations for legislation to improve the agency.
RAISE Act of 2016 — Informed