Senate Bill 2241
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Native American Seeds Protection Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2241
Congress
116
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Native American Seeds Protection Act of 2019
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the protection of Native American seeds and traditional foods.
Under the bill, sensitive tribal information gathered by the study shall be exempt from public disclosure requirements and shall be kept confidential by the GAO.
July 23, 2019
07/23/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
07/23/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:27 PM