Sharice Davids (D-KS)
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. It notes that there are 34 Tribal colleges and universities operating across more than 90 campuses in 16 States. These schools have a unique relationship with the Federal Government because they receive Tribal or Federal charters. They serve students from more than 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes and offer education grounded in cultural traditions and values. Finally, the resolution urges the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs to show their support.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The resolution expresses support for institutions that serve and enhance the communities of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- Scored +3
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution highlights how these colleges prepare students to succeed in a global and highly competitive workforce.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution highlights the role of Tribal colleges in enhancing Indian communities and providing educational access to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational Access: The text highlights that these colleges provide high-quality postsecondary educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals living in isolated and economically depressed areas, which helps people get the skills they need.
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Cultural Preservation: The text points out that these schools offer access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which enhance Indian communities and enrich the United States as a nation.
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Workforce Preparation: The text states that these are accredited institutions that prepare students to succeed in the global and highly competitive workforce, giving students a better chance at future employment.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups mentioned in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution expresses support for institutions that serve and enhance the communities of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution highlights how these colleges prepare students to succeed in a global and highly competitive workforce. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill notes that these institutions serve individuals living in some of the most economically depressed areas. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill notes that these institutions serve individuals living in some of the most isolated areas of the country.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution highlights the role of Tribal colleges in enhancing Indian communities and providing educational access to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The resolution emphasizes the role of Tribal colleges in providing access to high-quality postsecondary educational opportunities.
- 2/4/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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