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A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

USA119th CongressSRES-501| Senate 
| Updated: 11/18/2025
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (46)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution formally designates November 2025 as "National Native American Heritage Month" and the Friday after Thanksgiving as "Native American Heritage Day." It serves to acknowledge and celebrate the profound heritages, diverse cultures, and invaluable contributions of Native Americans to the history and fabric of the United States. The resolution highlights that Native Americans are the original inhabitants of the land, maintaining vibrant cultures, traditions, and a strong sense of community. It recognizes their significant impact across numerous fields, including agriculture, environmental stewardship, medicine, language, and the arts, and their distinguished service in the Armed Forces, notably as code talkers. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the government-to-government relationship with Indian Tribes and the federal trust responsibility to Native American communities. It also notes the historical influence of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy on the U.S. Constitution's concepts of freedom of speech and separation of powers. Ultimately, it encourages nationwide observance to honor the great achievements and contributions of Native Americans and their ancestors.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-414
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-845
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-440
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-897
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-459
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-779
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-702
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-316
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Nov 18, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8208; text: CR S8208)
Nov 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-911
Submitted in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-414
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-845
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-440
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-897
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-459
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-779
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-702
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-316
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • November 18, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8208; text: CR S8208)


  • November 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-911
    Submitted in House

Native Americans

A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

USA119th CongressSRES-501| Senate 
| Updated: 11/18/2025
This resolution formally designates November 2025 as "National Native American Heritage Month" and the Friday after Thanksgiving as "Native American Heritage Day." It serves to acknowledge and celebrate the profound heritages, diverse cultures, and invaluable contributions of Native Americans to the history and fabric of the United States. The resolution highlights that Native Americans are the original inhabitants of the land, maintaining vibrant cultures, traditions, and a strong sense of community. It recognizes their significant impact across numerous fields, including agriculture, environmental stewardship, medicine, language, and the arts, and their distinguished service in the Armed Forces, notably as code talkers. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the government-to-government relationship with Indian Tribes and the federal trust responsibility to Native American communities. It also notes the historical influence of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy on the U.S. Constitution's concepts of freedom of speech and separation of powers. Ultimately, it encourages nationwide observance to honor the great achievements and contributions of Native Americans and their ancestors.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-414
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-845
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-440
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-897
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-459
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-779
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-702
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-316
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Nov 18, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8208; text: CR S8208)
Nov 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-911
Submitted in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-414
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-845
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-440
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-897
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-459
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-779
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-702
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-316
    A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.


  • November 18, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8208; text: CR S8208)


  • November 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-911
    Submitted in House
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (46)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted