United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 1163 — Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2015

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

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.

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Summary

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.

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Action History

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

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

  3. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1163 do?
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.
Who sponsors S 1163?
S 1163 is sponsored by Tom Udall (D).
What is the current status of S 1163?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 S 1163?
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