Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 789
117th Congress(2021-2022)
RESPECT Act
Became Law
Became Law
Became Public Law 117-317 on Dec 27, 2022
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 17, 2021
Latest Action
Dec 27, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
789
Congress
117
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
South Dakota
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
New Mexico
Republican
North Dakota
Senate Votes (1)
House Votes (0)
checkPassed on May 27, 2021
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3851; text: CR S3851)
Summary

Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act

This bill repeals certain provisions related to the treatment of Indians, including provisions on hostile tribes, alcohol, work requirements, penalties for truancy, and placement of youth in reform school without the consent of a parent or guardian.
Text (6)
December 7, 2022
January 12, 2022
April 28, 2021
March 17, 2021
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:08 PM