IV 
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’’. 
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 Gov-
ernment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning 
February 2, 2026, as ‘‘National Tribal Colleges and Uni-
versities Week’’. 
Whereas there are 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities oper-
ating on more than 90 campuses in 16 States; 
Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are tribally char-
tered or federally chartered institutions of higher edu-
cation 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 ac-
cess to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural tradi-
tions and values, including Native languages, which— 
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(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 insti-
tutions of higher education that prepare students to suc-
ceed 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 enroll-
ment policies, and approximately 16 percent of the stu-
dents at Tribal Colleges and Universities are non-Indian 
individuals; and 
Whereas the collective mission and the considerable achieve-
ments of Tribal Colleges and Universities deserve na-
tional recognition: Now, therefore, be it 
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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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