Senate Bill 4886
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 10, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4886
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
Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2020
This bill directs the President to review whether federal agencies are in compliance with requirements to promote the use of Native American languages and make recommendations to improve interagency coordination to support the use of these languages. It also requires the Administration for Native Americans to survey the use of Native American languages in the United States.
November 10, 2020
11/10/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
11/10/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:11 PM