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S. 1163

Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2015

Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2015

Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize through FY2020 and revise a grant program administered by the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages.

Decreases the required minimum number of enrollees in educational programs funded by the grant program from:

  • 10 to 5 enrollees in Native American language nests, and
  • 15 to 10 enrollees in the Native American language survival schools.

Changes the duration of grants provided under the program.

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

Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

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

    Indian Affairs Committee
  2. Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-192.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  3. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  4. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2015 — Informed