IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 824 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 30, 2020 Mr. O'Halleran (for himself, Mr. Cole , Mr. Young , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Armstrong , Mr. Luján , Ms. Haaland , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Peterson , and Mr. Johnson of South Dakota ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 2, 2020, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week .

Whereas there are 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating on more than 75 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 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which— (1) enhances Indian communities; and (2) enriches 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 Tribal Colleges and Universities have open enrollment policies, and approximately 15 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