This resolution designates February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" to honor the Tlingit civil rights leader who helped pass the 1945 Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act, the first such law in U.S. history. It calls on Americans to observe the day by remembering her work and that of other civil rights advocates. The resolution also encourages continued efforts to ensure equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans. It carries no force of law and creates no new federal program or spending.
Congressional Summary
This resolution designates February 16, 2026, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. It also encourages the people of the United States and Members of Congress to commemorate the life and civil rights advocacy of Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich by continuing the important work of ensuring equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-02-26
- Date Added
- 2026-04-27
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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