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SRES-650Senate2026-03-18Native Americans

A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

YourVoice.Now Summary

This resolution honors the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States. It celebrates their achievements in military service, business, science, medicine, the arts, civil rights, and public service — highlighting trailblazers from Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American to earn a medical degree, to Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. The resolution also calls for continued investment in addressing barriers these women face, including access to justice, health care, and economic opportunity.

Congressional Summary

This resolution celebrates the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and the contributions they have made in the United States. The resolution also recognizes the importance of providing for the safety and upholding the interests of these women.

Legislative Subjects

Alaska Natives and HawaiiansCongressional tributesFederal-Indian relationsIndian social and development programsRacial and ethnic relationsWomen's rights

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Passed Senate
Action Date
2026-03-18
Date Added
2026-04-10