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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 501

119th Congress

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.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Nov 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa A. Murkowski

Senator

Republican

AK

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This bill recognizes and celebrates the heritage, culture, and contributions of Native Americans to the United States. It authorizes certain Senate staff to provide testimony in a legal case and allows the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5968; text: CR S5965-5966)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill recognizes and celebrates the heritage, culture, and contributions of Native Americans to the United States. It authorizes certain Senate staff to provide testimony in a legal case and allows the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution authorizes (1) Amy English, Grant Murray, and Anthony Rodregous, employees in the Office of Senator Ted Cruz, to provide relevant testimony in the case of <em>United States v. Nformangum</em>, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ms. English, Mr. Murray, Mr. Rodregous, and any current or former officer or employee of this office in connection with this case.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill officially designates November as National Native American Heritage Month.
It recognizes the important role and achievements of Native Americans throughout US history.
The bill also allows Senate staff to testify in a specific legal case and provides them with legal representation.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would have a symbolic impact by officially honoring Native American heritage and history on a national level. It would also allow certain Senate staff to participate in a legal proceeding. Overall, the bill aims to celebrate the legacy of Native Americans and support Senate employees involved in a court case.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Congressional officers and employees

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Evidence and witnesses

Lawyers and legal services

Legislative rules and procedure

Members of Congress

Senate

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

501, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-501