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Protecting and Promoting Native American Languages: New Actions and Surveys

This law aims to protect and support Native American languages. It mandates an evaluation of government actions in this area and regular surveys on language use. This will provide better support for Native communities in preserving their culture and linguistic heritage.
Key points
The President must order an evaluation of federal agencies' efforts to support Native languages and submit a report to Congress.
The report will include recommendations for legal changes to better support Native languages and improve interagency coordination.
A survey on the use of all Native American languages in the U.S. will be conducted every five years to better understand their status and needs.
These surveys will help identify which languages are spoken, how many speakers there are, and what resources communities need for language maintenance and revitalization.
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2022-12-22
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Against 79
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Additional Information
Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2022
Print number: S 1402
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-04-28
Voting date: 2022-12-22
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 545
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Protecting and Promoting Native American Languages: New Actions and Surveys

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 1402.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President must order an evaluation of federal agencies' efforts to support Native languages and submit a report to Congress.
  • The report will include recommendations for legal changes to better support Native languages and improve interagency coordination.
  • A survey on the use of all Native American languages in the U.S. will be conducted every five years to better understand their status and needs.
  • These surveys will help identify which languages are spoken, how many speakers there are, and what resources communities need for language maintenance and revitalization.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-337.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 1402

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