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A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act.

4/7/2025, 1:48 PM

Summary of Bill S 2827

Bill 115 s 2827, also known as the Udall Foundation Act Amendment, is a proposed piece of legislation that seeks to make changes to the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act. The Udall Foundation Act was originally passed in 1992 and established the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, which is responsible for awarding scholarships, fellowships, and internships to students pursuing careers in environmental policy and Native American health care.

The main purpose of this bill is to expand the scope of the Udall Foundation's work by allowing it to award scholarships, fellowships, and internships to students pursuing careers in tribal public policy and tribal governance. This amendment recognizes the importance of supporting Native American students who are interested in working in these critical areas.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase the number of scholarships, fellowships, and internships that the Udall Foundation can award each year. This will help to provide more opportunities for students to pursue their educational and career goals in the fields of environmental policy, Native American health care, tribal public policy, and tribal governance. Overall, the Udall Foundation Act Amendment aims to strengthen the Udall Foundation's ability to support students who are passionate about making a positive impact in these important areas. By expanding the foundation's focus and increasing the number of opportunities available, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the future of environmental policy, Native American health care, tribal public policy, and tribal governance in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 2827

Bill S 2827 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2018. Bill S 2827 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on May 10, 2018.  Bill S 2827's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 19, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2827

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2827

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

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