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S. 256Became Law

Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act

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Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act

This bill revises a grant program administered by the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services to preserve 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, which provide instruction through the use of a Native American language for children under the age of 7 and their parents. For survival schools, which are programs striving for fluency in a Native American language and proficiency in other academic fields, the minimum number of enrollees is reduced from 15 to 10. The bill increases the maximum duration of grants.

The program is reauthorized through FY2024.

What just happenedDec 20, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-101.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
10 cosponsors8 D2 R
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  1. Dec 20, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-101.

  2. Dec 20, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-101.

  3. Dec 20, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 20, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 19, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 9, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 9, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9378)

  9. Dec 9, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9378)

  10. Dec 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 256.

  11. Dec 9, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9378-9380)

  12. Dec 9, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jun 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  14. Jun 28, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Jun 28, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Jun 27, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4652-4664; text: CR S4660)

  17. Jun 27, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4652-4664; text: CR S4660)

  18. Mar 25, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 42.

  19. Mar 25, 2019Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-11.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  20. Mar 25, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-11.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  21. Feb 6, 2019Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  22. Jan 29, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  23. Jan 29, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 20, 201949

Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act

This bill revises a grant program administered by the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services to preserve 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, which provide instruction through the use of a Native American language for children under the age of 7 and their parents. For survival schools, which are programs striving for fluency in a Native American language and proficiency in other academic fields, the minimum number of enrollees is reduced from 15 to 10. The bill increases the maximum duration of grants.

The program is reauthorized through FY2024.

Passed HouseDec 9, 201953

Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act

This bill revises a grant program administered by the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services to preserve 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, which provide instruction through the use of a Native American language for children under the age of 7 and their parents. For survival schools, which are programs striving for fluency in a Native American language and proficiency in other academic fields, the minimum number of enrollees is reduced from 15 to 10. The bill increases the maximum duration of grants.

The program is reauthorized through FY2024.

Passed SenateJun 27, 201955

Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act

This bill revises a grant program administered by the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services to preserve 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, which provide instruction through the use of a Native American language for children under the age of 7 and their parents. For survival schools, which are programs striving for fluency in a Native American language and proficiency in other academic fields, the minimum number of enrollees is reduced from 15 to 10. The bill increases the maximum duration of grants.

The program is reauthorized through FY2024.

Reported to SenateMar 25, 201925

Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act

This bill revises a grant program administered by the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services to preserve 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, which provide instruction through the use of a Native American language for children under the age of 7 and their parents. For survival schools, which are programs striving for fluency in a Native American language and proficiency in other academic fields, the minimum number of enrollees is reduced from 15 to 10. The bill increases the maximum duration of grants.

The program is reauthorized through FY2024.

Introduced in SenateJan 29, 2019

Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act

This bill revises a grant program administered by the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services to preserve 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, which provide instruction through the use of a Native American language for children under the age of 7 and their parents. For survival schools, which are programs striving for fluency in a Native American language and proficiency in other academic fields, the minimum number of enrollees is reduced from 15 to 10. The bill increases the maximum duration of grants.

The program is reauthorized through FY2024.

Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act — Informed