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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION H. RES. 97
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 3,
2025, as ‘‘National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY4, 2025
Ms. D
AVIDSof Kansas submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning
February 3, 2025, as ‘‘National Tribal Colleges and Uni-
versities Week’’.
Whereas there are 34 Tribal colleges and universities oper-
ating on more than 90 campuses in 16 States;
Whereas Tribal colleges and universities are institutions of
higher education that receive Tribal charters or Federal
charters 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—
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(1) enhance Indian communities; and
(2) enrich 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 who live in some of the most
isolated and economically depressed areas in the United
States;
Whereas Tribal colleges and universities are accredited insti-
tutions of higher education that prepare students to suc-
ceed in the global and highly competitive workforce;
Whereas Tribal colleges and universities have open enroll-
ment policies, and approximately 13 percent of the stu-
dents at Tribal colleges and universities are non-Indian
individuals; and
Whereas the collective mission and the considerable achieve-
ments of Tribal colleges and universities deserve national
recognition: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Trib-2
al Colleges and Universities Week’’; and 3
(2) urges the people of the United States and 4
interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges 5
and Universities Week with appropriate activities 6
and programs to demonstrate support for Tribal col-7
leges and universities. 8
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