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S. 789

Enacted

RESPECT Act

Introduced 3/17/2021•117th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 117-317.

12/27/2022

Summary

Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act

This act repeals certain provisions related to the treatment of Indians, 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.

Public Law • 12/27/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
Federal-Indian relations

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (6)

Party Breakdown

3
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

Republican • SD

Sponsored 3/17/2021

Cosponsors (5)

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Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

D-MN

Joined 3/17/2021

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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

R-OK

Joined 3/17/2021

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Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]

D-AZ

Joined 3/17/2021

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Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

D-NM

Joined 4/22/2021

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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

R-ND

Joined 4/22/2021

Enacted into Law

Public Law 117-317

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 17, 2021

Committee Review

March 24, 2021

Floor Debate

May 27, 2021

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

May 28, 2021

President

December 23, 2022

Enacted into Law

December 27, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-317.

Text Versions (7)

Reported in House12/7/2022
Referred in House1/12/2022
Engrossed in Senate5/27/2021
Reported to Senate4/28/2021
Introduced in Senate3/17/2021

Committee Reports (2)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusEnacted
Cosponsors5