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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 1, 2017Native Americans
S. 254

Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Nov 29, 2017)

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 Native American language nests and from 15 to 10 enrollees in the Native American language survival schools. The bill increases the maximum duration of grants.

(Sec. 3) The program is reauthorized through FY2023.

What just happenedNov 30, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
7 cosponsors6 D1 R
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  1. Nov 30, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  2. Nov 30, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  3. Nov 30, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Nov 29, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7490)

  5. Nov 29, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7490)

  6. Nov 29, 2017Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7490)

  7. Apr 4, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 30.

  8. Apr 4, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-23.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  9. Apr 4, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-23.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  10. Feb 8, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  11. Feb 1, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  12. Feb 1, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedNov 29, 201735

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 Native American language nests and from 15 to 10 enrollees in the Native American language survival schools. The bill increases the maximum duration of grants.

(Sec. 3) The program is reauthorized through FY2023.

Reported to Senate without amendmentApr 4, 201780

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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 Native American language nests and from 15 to 10 enrollees in the Native American language survival schools. The bill increases the maximum duration of grants.

(Sec. 3) The program is reauthorized through FY2022.

Introduced in SenateFeb 1, 2017

Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act

This bill amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize through FY2022 and 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 Native American language nests and from 15 to 10 enrollees in the Native American language survival schools.

The bill increases the maximum duration of grants.

Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act — Informed