Bill · S.Res. 619· Senate(119-SRES-619)
A resolution designating February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".
- Introduced
- 2/26/2026
- Last activity
- 2/26/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S711)
- Sponsored by
- Dan Sullivan
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day." It honors Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, a Tlingit woman who fought for social equality, civil liberties, and respect for Alaska Native and Native American communities. The text highlights her work campaigning for the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 in Alaska. The resolution calls on the American people to observe this day by remembering her and other civil rights leaders. It also encourages Members of Congress to continue the work of ensuring equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution honors a Tlingit leader and promotes the work of ensuring equality for Native Americans.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution honors a civil rights leader and calls for continued work toward equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans.
Would women be better off under this?+2
The resolution honors the specific life and advocacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a Tlingit woman.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Designation of a National Day: By designating February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day," the resolution provides a specific time for the country to recognize her legacy (Section 1).
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Call to Remembrance: The resolution calls on the people of the United States to observe this day by remembering the work of Elizabeth Peratrovich and other civil rights leaders (Section 2).
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Encouragement of Civil Rights Work: The resolution encourages the public and Members of Congress to continue the work of ensuring equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
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+5Good For Women+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 2/26/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S711)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska