House Bill 1169
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 16, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1169
Congress
115
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
Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act
This bill amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise a grant program administered by the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages.
The minimum number of enrollees in educational programs funded by grants is reduced from 10 to 5 enrollees in Native American language nests and from 15 to 10 enrollees in the Native American language survival schools.
The bill increases the maximum duration of grants.
February 16, 2017
02/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
02/16/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:07 PM