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US SR601

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Martin Heinrich

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Designates the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week"

  • 35 Tribal Colleges and Universities operate on more than 90 campuses in 16 states, serving students from over 250 federally recognized Indian Tribes

  • In fiscal year 2023, TCU alumni contributed $3.8 billion to the national economy, supporting the equivalent of 40,732 jobs

  • For every $1.00 spent on TCUs, students gain $7.50 in lifetime earnings, taxpayers gain $1.60 in added tax revenue and savings, and society gains $4.80 in added income and social savings

  • Calls on the American public and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs supporting Tribal Colleges and Universities

Legislative Description

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

Native Americans

Last Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S518; text: CR S515)

2/5/2026

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