Bill · S.Res. 585· Senate(119-SRES-585)

A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell.

Age: 62 years

Colorado

Introduced: 1/15/2026
Last activity: 1/15/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S261)
Sponsored by: Michael Bennet
Cosponsors: - 44 - 53

Congress

Introduced
Officially Recorded
Adopted by the Senate

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 Senate resolution honors the life, achievements, and legacy of the late Ben Nighthorse Campbell. It recognizes his military service in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. The resolution highlights his success as an Olympic judo competitor and a jewelry maker. It also notes his political career in the Colorado State Legislature, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. Finally, it acknowledges his legislative work regarding national parks, museums, and water projects.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The resolution highlights his legislative legacy regarding water projects and cultural institutions for Native American tribes.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The resolution acknowledges the subject's work in elevating Black Canyon of the Gunnison to a national park.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution honors a legislator who championed the National Museum of the American Indian and served as a leader for Indigenous communities.