S. 2796 · 114th Congress
Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Mike Rounds
- Introduced
- 2016-04-13
- Latest action
- 2016-09-14 · Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Summary
Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act
This bill repeals outdated provisions regarding treatment of Native Americans, including provisions on hostile tribes, alcohol, work requirements, penalties for truancy, and placement of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.