II Calendar No. 562 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3546 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2012 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Tester, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Franken, Mr. Inouye, Ms. Cantwell, and Mr. Conrad) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs December 11, 2012 Reported by Mr. Akaka, without amendment A BILL To amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize a provision to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages.

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Reauthorization of Native American languages program

Section 816(e) of the Native American Programs Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 2992d(e)) is amended by striking 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 and inserting 2013 through 2017.

December 11, 2012 Reported without amendment