Bill · S.Res. 92· Senate(119-SRES-92)
A resolution designating February 16, 2025, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".
- Introduced
- 2/24/2025
- Last activity
- 2/24/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1316; text: CR S1316)
- 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, 2025, as ``National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day''. It honors the life and civil rights advocacy of Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, a Tlingit woman who fought for social equality and civil liberties. The text highlights her efforts in campaigning for the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 in Alaska. The resolution calls on the people of the United States to observe this day by remembering her work and other civil rights leaders. Additionally, it 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 bill specifically commemorates the life of a Tlingit leader and calls for continued efforts to ensure equality for Native Americans.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution honors a civil rights leader and encourages continued work toward equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans.
Would women be better off under this?+3
The resolution honors the legacy of a woman who fought for social equality and civil rights.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commemoration of civil rights leadership: The resolution designates February 16, 2025, as ``National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day'', which allows the people of the United States to observe the day by remembering the work of Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich and other civil rights leaders (Section 1 and 2).
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Continued advocacy for equality: The resolution encourages Members of Congress and the people of the United States to continue the important work of ensuring equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For Women+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 2/24/2025
- 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 S1316; text: CR S1316)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska