CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

S.Res. 501 · Senate resolution Native Americans

A Republican resolution with 31 Democratic cosponsors · See all 46 cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8208; text: CR S8208)

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes November 2025 as National Native American Heritage Month. It also designates the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. The resolution celebrates the cultures, traditions, and various contributions of Native Americans to the United States. It acknowledges their history, including stories of tragedy, triumph, and perseverance. Finally, it encourages the American people to observe these occasions through appropriate programs and activities.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution officially designates and encourages the observance of National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day.

  • Scored +3

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution promotes the recognition of Native American cultures, history, and contributions to the United States.

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The resolution highlights the historical and contemporary military service of Native Americans.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.