This Senate Resolution aims to recognize and celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and significant contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women within the United States, particularly during National Women's History Month. It acknowledges that these women, numbering approximately 5.3 million, have played a pivotal role in shaping the history of their communities, Tribes, and the nation, demonstrating remarkable resilience and courage while defending the sovereign rights of Native Nations. These women have made invaluable contributions across numerous sectors, including military service, public service, business, education, science, medicine, literature, and fine arts. Notable examples include Lori Ann Piestewa , the first Native American woman killed in action in the Iraq War, and Elouise Cobell , who founded the first Tribal-owned national bank and fought for Native American financial rights. Their economic impact is substantial, with Native women-owned businesses employing over 72,000 workers and generating billions in revenue. Furthermore, the resolution highlights their leadership in cultural preservation, civil rights, and legal advocacy. Figures like Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich , who helped secure the first anti-discrimination law in the U.S., and Wilma Mankiller , the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, exemplify their dedication to advancing human rights and self-determination. The resolution ultimately calls for continued investment in the future of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women, addressing critical barriers they face in accessing justice, healthcare, and opportunities for educational and economic advancement, recognizing them as vital culture bearers and caretakers.
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1876-1877)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1876-1877)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Native Americans
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A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.
USA119th CongressSRES-142| Senate
| Updated: 3/26/2025
This Senate Resolution aims to recognize and celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and significant contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women within the United States, particularly during National Women's History Month. It acknowledges that these women, numbering approximately 5.3 million, have played a pivotal role in shaping the history of their communities, Tribes, and the nation, demonstrating remarkable resilience and courage while defending the sovereign rights of Native Nations. These women have made invaluable contributions across numerous sectors, including military service, public service, business, education, science, medicine, literature, and fine arts. Notable examples include Lori Ann Piestewa , the first Native American woman killed in action in the Iraq War, and Elouise Cobell , who founded the first Tribal-owned national bank and fought for Native American financial rights. Their economic impact is substantial, with Native women-owned businesses employing over 72,000 workers and generating billions in revenue. Furthermore, the resolution highlights their leadership in cultural preservation, civil rights, and legal advocacy. Figures like Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich , who helped secure the first anti-discrimination law in the U.S., and Wilma Mankiller , the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, exemplify their dedication to advancing human rights and self-determination. The resolution ultimately calls for continued investment in the future of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women, addressing critical barriers they face in accessing justice, healthcare, and opportunities for educational and economic advancement, recognizing them as vital culture bearers and caretakers.
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1876-1877)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1876-1877)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansCongressional tributesFederal-Indian relationsIndian social and development programsRacial and ethnic relationsWomen's rights