To extend through September 30, 1992, the period in which there remains available for obligation certain amounts appropriated for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the school operations costs of Bureau-funded schools.
Public Law 102-316 · H.J.Res. 509 · 102nd Congress · began in the House
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Jul 2, 1992 · Native Americans
Sponsor: Rep. Sidney Yates (D-IL-9)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Extends the period that certain funds for Bureau of Indian Affairs' schools shall remain available for obligation.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- Jul 2, 1992Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-316.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 24, 1992PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jun 23, 1992FloorFloor · Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Jun 18, 1992FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Yates asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Appropriations Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Appropriations Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.