Search Results: keywords:"native americans"

  • S. 4273 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to enhance the longevity, dignity, empowerment, and respect of older individuals who are Native Americans, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,316

    The Native ELDER Act (S. 4273) amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to better support older Native Americans. It establishes the Older Americans Tribal Advisory Committee to provide guidance on matters affecting Native American elders, ensuring diverse representation and...

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    The Native ELDER Act is a plan to help older Native Americans live better by creating a team to give advice and making sure their homes are safe and comfy as they age. The plan also looks into how we're spending money on these programs to make sure it's spent wisely.

  • S. RES. 897 — Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:384

    The resolution S. RES. 897 recognizes November 2024 as "National Native American Heritage Month" and designates the Friday after Thanksgiving as "Native American Heritage Day." It acknowledges the important contributions of Native Americans to U.S. culture, history, and...

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    In November, everyone is encouraged to celebrate and learn about Native American people and their important contributions, such as helping with farming and medicines. They also have a special day just for them on the Friday after Thanksgiving!

  • H. R. 1010 — To require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on cases of missing or murdered Indians, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,336

    H.R. 1010, known as the BADGES for Native Communities Act, aims to improve the reporting and investigation of cases involving missing or murdered Native Americans. The bill proposes appointing Tribal facilitators, establishing a grant program to enhance coordination among law...

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    The BADGES for Native Communities Act is like a plan to help find and protect Native American people by making sure police work together better, with special helpers, and by learning more about how to keep them safe. It also gives money to help with these tasks and takes care of the police who work with Native communities.

  • S. RES. 561 — Designating February 16, 2024, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:187

    The resolution S. RES. 561 proposes designating February 16, 2024, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" to honor Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, a Tlingit civil rights activist. Elizabeth played a significant role in advocating for the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 in...

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    To remember and celebrate the important work of Elizabeth Peratrovich, who helped make laws that treat people fairly and equally, the resolution wants to make February 16, 2024, a special day named after her.

  • S. RES. 92 — Designating February 16, 2025, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:181

    S. RES. 92 proposes to designate February 16, 2025, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" in honor of Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, a Tlingit civil rights leader who championed social equality and fought against discrimination in Alaska. The resolution encourages people...

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    In this bill, people want February 16, 2025, to be a special day called "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" to remember a brave woman named Elizabeth Peratrovich. She helped make sure everyone is treated fairly no matter their background, especially in Alaska, where she helped stop unfair treatment a long time ago.