H.Res. 1033

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1033 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1033

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 
2, 2026, as ``National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 3, 2026

Ms. Davids of Kansas (for herself and Mr. Cole) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 
2, 2026, as ``National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week''.

Whereas there are 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating on more than 90 
campuses in 16 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 250 
federally recognized Indian Tribes;
Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities offer students access to knowledge and 
skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including Native 
languages, which--

(1) enhance Indian communities; and

(2) enrich 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, in fiscal years 2022 through 2023, Tribal Colleges and Universities 
alumni contributed $3,800,000,000 to the national economy--the 
equivalent of supporting 40,732 jobs;
Whereas, in fiscal years 2022 through 2023, for every $1.00 spent on Tribal 
Colleges and Universities--

(1) students gain $7.50 in lifetime earnings;

(2) taxpayers gain $1.60 in added tax revenue and public sector 
savings; and

(3) society gains $4.80 in added income and social savings;

Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities have open enrollment policies, and 
approximately 16 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
Resolved, 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.
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