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Introduced

2

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Martin Heinrich

Democrat · NM · Senator

Votes with party: 81.2% (824 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (22)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S527; text: CR S525-526)

2025-01-30

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution officially recognizes the week of February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week" to honor and raise awareness of the colleges and universities that serve Native American students and communities. The designation celebrates these institutions' contributions to education and cultural preservation for Native American populations. The resolution passed the Senate without opposition.

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Subjects

Native Americans

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 49 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 49 Designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as ``National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 30, 2025 Mr. Heinrich (for himself, Mr. Daines, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Gallego, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Moran, Mr. Rounds, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Sheehy, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Warren) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as ``National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week''. Whereas there are 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating on more than 90 campuses in 16 States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are tribally chartered or federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities serve students from more than 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which-- (1) enhances Indian communities; and (2) enriches the United States as a Nation; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities provide access to high-quality postsecondary educational opportunities for-- (1) American Indians; (2) Alaska Natives; and (3) other individuals that live in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are accredited institutions of higher education that prepare students to succeed in the global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities have open enrollment policies and enroll Native and non-Native students; and Whereas the collective mission and the considerable achievements of Tribal Colleges and Universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) designates the week beginning February 3, 2025, as ``National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week''; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for Tribal Colleges and Universities. <all>

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A resolution designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".