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

Designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as ``National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week''.

Introduced Jan 30, 2025

Latest action (Jan 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)

Issues
Education

Summary

This resolution designates the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". The resolution recognizes the 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating on more than 90 campuses in 16 states that serve students from more than 230 federally recognized Indian tribes. It notes that these institutions provide accredited postsecondary education grounded in cultural traditions and indigenous languages to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals living in isolated and economically disadvantaged areas. The resolution calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs in support of these institutions.

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Actions (3)
  1. Jan 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) · senate
  2. Jan 30, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  3. Jan 30, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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  • SRES 601 — A resolution designating the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". · Passed Senate Feb 5, 2026 · Cong. 119 87%
  • HRES 97 — Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Cong. 119 83%
  • SRES 44 — A resolution designating the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week". · Introduced Jan 29, 2025 · Cong. 119 82%
  • SRES 96 — A resolution designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week". · Passed Senate Feb 25, 2025 · Cong. 119 80%
  • SRES 50 — A resolution designating the week of February 3 through 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week". · Passed Senate Jan 30, 2025 · Cong. 119 78%
  • SRES 621 — A resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week". · Passed Senate Feb 26, 2026 · Cong. 119 77%

Text versions (1)
  • Agreed to Senate · Jan 30, 2025

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Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 30, 2025

Mr. Heinrich (for himself, Mr. Daines, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Gallego, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kelly, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Moran, Mr. Rounds, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Sheehy, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Warren) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as “National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week”.

Whereas there are 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating on more than 90 campuses in 16 States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are tribally chartered or federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities serve students from more than 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which—

(1) enhances Indian communities; and

(2) enriches the United States as a Nation;

Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities provide access to high-quality postsecondary educational opportunities for—

(1) American Indians;

(2) Alaska Natives; and

(3) other individuals that live in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States;

Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are accredited institutions of higher education that prepare students to succeed in the global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities have open enrollment policies and enroll Native and non-Native students; and Whereas the collective mission and the considerable achievements of Tribal Colleges and Universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—

(1) designates the week beginning February 3, 2025, as “National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week”; and

(2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for Tribal Colleges and Universities. <all>

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