United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 561 — A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/21/2012 S6679)

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Summary

Recognizes November 2012 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/21/2012 S6679)

  2. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679)

  3. Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6464)

  4. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6464-6465)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 561 do?
Recognizes November 2012 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.
Who sponsors SRES 561?
SRES 561 is sponsored by Daniel Akaka (Democrat).
What is the current status of SRES 561?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 561?
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