SRES 601 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A resolution designating the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

This Senate resolution (SRES 601) designates the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week" to recognize these institutions' role in serving Native communities and their economic contributions. It highlights that tribal colleges serve students from over 250 federally recognized tribes, offer culturally grounded education, and contribute $3.8 billion annually to the U.S. economy. As a symbolic resolution (not a law), it has no binding effect but calls for public observance through community activities. The resolution focuses on honoring tribal colleges' mission and achievements, citing their open enrollment and economic impact statistics.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S518; text: CR S515)
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Feb 5, 2026
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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