A resolution designating February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".

Plain-English Summary

This resolution officially designates February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" in the United States. It is a symbolic measure passed by the Senate that honors the memory and legacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a Tlingit Native American civil rights leader from Alaska who is widely credited with helping secure the passage of Alaska's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 — one of the first anti-discrimination laws in the United States, which prohibited discrimination against Alaska Natives in public places.

The resolution does not create any new laws, spend any government money, or require any action from citizens or agencies. It simply serves as a formal, national recognition of Elizabeth Peratrovich's contributions to civil rights and equality. February 16 was chosen because Alaska already celebrates "Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" on that date, marking the anniversary of when the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act was signed into law in 1945.

This resolution affects Americans broadly in a symbolic sense, particularly Alaska Native communities and those who study or celebrate civil rights history. It passed the Senate unanimously, meaning all senators present agreed to it without debate or changes. Resolutions like this are a common way for Congress to formally acknowledge important historical figures and events on the national stage.