House Bill 8729
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Native American Language Resource Center Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 5, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8729
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Native American Language Resource Center Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Education to make a grant to or enter into a contract with an eligible entity (e.g., an institution of higher education) to establish, operate, and staff a Native American language resource and training center. The center must serve as a resource to, among other things, improve the capacity to teach and learn Native American languages.
November 5, 2020
11/05/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
11/05/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:18 PM