Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2015
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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.
What just happenedMay 11, 2016
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 30, 2015
- May 11, 2016Committee
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Indian Affairs Committee - Nov 18, 2015Committee
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-192.
Indian Affairs Committee - Apr 30, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Indian Affairs Committee - Apr 30, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate