Bill · S.Res. 49· Senate(119-SRES-49)

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

Age: 55 years

New Mexico

Introduced: 1/30/2025
Last activity: 1/30/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S527; text: CR S525-526)
Sponsored by: Martin Heinrich
Cosponsors: - 11 - 10

Native Americans

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A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

This bill has been officially recorded and is now part of the legislative history.

What this bill would do

This resolution designates the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." It recognizes that there are 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating across more than 90 campuses in 16 States. These institutions serve students from over 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes. The resolution notes that these colleges provide access to high-quality postsecondary education and prepare students for the global workforce. Finally, the Senate calls on the public and interested groups to observe this week with activities that demonstrate support for these institutions.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution designates a week to recognize and support Tribal Colleges and Universities serving Native communities.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution encourages support for institutions that prepare students for the global workforce.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The resolution highlights and promotes institutions that serve American Indian and Alaska Native communities.