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Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

USA119th CongressHRES-97| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
Sharice Davids

Sharice Davids

Democratic Representative

Kansas

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution expresses strong support for designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." The resolution highlights the significant contributions of the 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) operating across 16 states, emphasizing their unique relationship with the Federal Government through Tribal or Federal charters. TCUs serve students from over 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes, offering high-quality postsecondary education grounded in cultural traditions and indigenous languages. These institutions provide critical access to education for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals in economically depressed areas, preparing them for a competitive workforce while enriching both Indian communities and the United States as a nation. The resolution ultimately urges the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with appropriate activities and programs, thereby demonstrating collective support for the mission and achievements of these vital educational institutions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-824
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 2, 2020, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-104
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 3, 2019, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-173
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 28, 2021, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
Feb 4, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-824
    Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 2, 2020, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-104
    Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 3, 2019, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-173
    Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 28, 2021, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".


  • February 4, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-49: A resolution designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
Commemorative events and holidaysHigher educationIndian social and development programsMinority education

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

USA119th CongressHRES-97| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
This House Resolution expresses strong support for designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." The resolution highlights the significant contributions of the 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) operating across 16 states, emphasizing their unique relationship with the Federal Government through Tribal or Federal charters. TCUs serve students from over 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes, offering high-quality postsecondary education grounded in cultural traditions and indigenous languages. These institutions provide critical access to education for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals in economically depressed areas, preparing them for a competitive workforce while enriching both Indian communities and the United States as a nation. The resolution ultimately urges the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with appropriate activities and programs, thereby demonstrating collective support for the mission and achievements of these vital educational institutions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-824
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 2, 2020, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-104
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 3, 2019, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-173
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 28, 2021, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
Feb 4, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-824
    Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 2, 2020, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-104
    Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 3, 2019, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-173
    Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 28, 2021, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".


  • February 4, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sharice Davids

Sharice Davids

Democratic Representative

Kansas

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-49: A resolution designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysHigher educationIndian social and development programsMinority education