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Bill113th CongressFiled May 7, 2014Native Americans
S. 2299

Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Aug 26, 2014)

Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize through FY2019 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 happenedOct 1, 2014

By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/18/2014. Report No. 113-266.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD](D-SD)Sponsor
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  • Reported to SenateAug 26, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateMay 7, 2014
  1. Oct 1, 2014Floor

    By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/18/2014. Report No. 113-266.

  2. Oct 1, 2014Committee14900

    By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/18/2014. Report No. 113-266.

  3. Aug 26, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 541.

  4. Aug 26, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2014 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

  5. Aug 26, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2014 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

  6. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  7. Jun 18, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-510.

  8. May 7, 2014IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  9. May 7, 2014IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2797-2798)

  10. May 7, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 26, 20141

Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize through FY2019 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.

Introduced in SenateMay 7, 2014

Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize appropriations, for FY2015-FY2019, for a grant program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages.