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SRES 142On FloorFederalsenate

A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

Introduced March 26, 2025Last action March 26, 2025
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Plain-English Summary

This is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and honors the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women to the United States. Rather than creating new laws or programs, this type of resolution is a symbolic statement — an official expression of the Senate's recognition and appreciation. It was passed unanimously, meaning every senator present agreed to support it without any changes or opposition.

The resolution highlights the historical and ongoing roles that Indigenous women have played in their communities and in American society more broadly. This likely includes acknowledgment of their cultural traditions, leadership, resilience in the face of historical hardships, and contributions to areas such as community building, arts, governance, and other aspects of American life. Resolutions like this are often tied to a specific awareness month or commemorative period.

This resolution directly speaks to and about American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women across the country. While it does not change any laws, allocate funding, or create government programs, it carries symbolic and cultural significance by placing formal congressional recognition of these communities into the official record. For many Indigenous communities, such recognition can be meaningful as an acknowledgment of their history and place in American society.

In practical terms, this resolution has no direct legal or financial impact on everyday Americans. Its primary purpose is to make an official public statement of honor and recognition on behalf of the United States Senate.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1876-1877)

March 26, 2025

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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]RAK

Legislative History

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1876-1877)

Mar 26, 2025
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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.

Mar 26, 2025
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Introduced in Senate

Mar 26, 2025