House vote: S. 989 // December 22, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass
Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022
Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-HI)
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.
Native Americans Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 335 | 76.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 70 | 16.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.9% |