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S989: Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022 (117th Congress)
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S989: Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022

117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

This page covers S989 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S989 in another Congress is a different bill.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2022-12-22: Passed
Latest action 2023-01-05: Became Public Law No: 117-335.
Policy area Native Americans
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022 This act 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 center. The center must serve as a resource to improve the capacity to teach and learn Native American languages, further Native American language use and acquisition, and support the revitalization and reclamation of Native American languages.

Subjects: Academic performance and assessments, Adult education and literacy, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Education programs funding, Educational technology and distance education, Elementary and secondary education, Employment and training programs, Foreign language and bilingual programs, Higher education, Historical and cultural resources


Roll-call votes on S989 (117th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2022-12-22 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 242 53 4 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is S989 in the 117th Congress?

S989 (Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest action on S989?

On 2023-01-05: Became Public Law No: 117-335.

How many roll-call votes were held on S989?

1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-12-22, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.