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S.Res. 561 (112th)

A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 September 2012

Last action

22 September 2012 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/21/2012 S6679)

Sponsors

Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], John Barrasso, Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Mike Crapo, Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large], Lisa Murkowski, Maria Cantwell, Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]

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Source updated

20 June 2025

Summary

Recognizes November 2012 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.

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Timeline

  1. 19 September 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6464)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 September 2012

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6464-6465)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 September 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 September 2012

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/21/2012 S6679)

    Source: Floor

  5. 22 September 2012

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/21/2012 S6679)

    Source: Floor

  6. 22 September 2012

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679)

    Source: Discharge

  7. 22 September 2012

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679)

    Source: Committee

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