S. 3997 · 111th Congress
A bill to authorize appropriations for certain Native American programs.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Byron Dorgan
- Introduced
- 2010-12-01
- Latest action
- 2010-12-01 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize appropriations, through FY2016, for programs that: (1) promote the economic and social self-sufficiency of Native Americans; (2) improve the capability of their governing bodies to regulate environmental quality pursuant to federal and tribal environmental laws; and (3) assist Native Americans in ensuring the survival and continuing vitality of their languages.