Bill · H.Res. 97· House(119-HRES-97)
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Last activity
- 2/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Sharice Davids
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. It notes that there are 34 Tribal colleges and universities operating across more than 90 campuses in 16 States. These schools have a unique relationship with the Federal Government because they receive Tribal or Federal charters. They serve students from more than 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes and offer education grounded in cultural traditions and values. Finally, the resolution urges the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs to show their support.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The resolution expresses support for institutions that serve and enhance the communities of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution highlights how these colleges prepare students to succeed in a global and highly competitive workforce.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The resolution highlights the role of Tribal colleges in enhancing Indian communities and providing educational access to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational Access: The text highlights that these colleges provide high-quality postsecondary educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals living in isolated and economically depressed areas, which helps people get the skills they need.
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Cultural Preservation: The text points out that these schools offer access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which enhance Indian communities and enrich the United States as a nation.
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Workforce Preparation: The text states that these are accredited institutions that prepare students to succeed in the global and highly competitive workforce, giving students a better chance at future employment.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups mentioned in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+4Good For Students+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 2/4/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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