H.Res. 107House118th Congress (2023-2025)In Committee

Recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and universities to the United States and expressing support for designating the week beginning February 5, 2023, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

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The resolution recognizes the role of Tribal colleges and universities in the United States and urges the designation of the week beginning February 5, 2023, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. It calls on the public and interested groups to observe the week with activities that show support for these institutions and the students they serve.

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Expresses support for designating the week beginning February 5, 2023, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.
Calls on people and groups across the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities to demonstrate support for Tribal colleges and universities.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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February 8, 2023

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February 8, 2023

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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February 8, 2023

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 8, 2023

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 107

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 8, 2023

Ms. Davids of Kansas (for herself, Mr. Cole, Mrs. Peltola, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Adams, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Ms. Stansbury, Mr. Gallego, and Mr. Stauber) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and universities to the United States and expressing support for designating the week beginning February 5, 2023, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.

Whereas there are 35 accredited Tribal colleges and universities operating on more than 90 campuses in 15 States;

Whereas Tribal colleges and universities are tribally chartered or federally chartered institutions of higher education 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—

(1)

enhances Indian communities; and

(2)

enriches 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 that live in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States;

Whereas Tribal colleges and universities are accredited institutions of higher education that prepare students to succeed in the global and highly competitive workforce;

Whereas Tribal colleges and universities have open enrollment policies, and approximately 15 percent of the students at Tribal colleges and universities are non-Indian individuals; and

Whereas the collective mission and the considerable achievements of Tribal colleges and universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

expresses support for the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week; and

(2)

calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for Tribal colleges and universities.