A resolution designating February 16, 2025, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 92

119th Congress

A resolution designating February 16, 2025, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".

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

Introduced:Feb 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Sullivan

Senator

Republican

AK

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

This resolution designates February 16, 2025, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, honoring the Alaska Native civil rights leader who fought for the first state anti-discrimination law in the United States.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1316; text: CR S1316)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates February 16, 2025, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, honoring the Alaska Native civil rights leader who fought for the first state anti-discrimination law in the United States.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution designates February 16, 2025, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. It also encourages the people of the United States and Members of Congress to commemorate the life and civil rights advocacy of Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich by continuing the important work of ensuring equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates February 16, 2025, as Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
Honors Alaska Native civil rights leader
Recognizes her advocacy for anti-discrimination law
Encourages commemoration of her legacy
Supports equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution raises awareness about Elizabeth Peratrovich, who helped pass the first anti-discrimination law in Alaska in 1945. It encourages continued work toward equality for Indigenous peoples.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Federal-Indian relations

Racial and ethnic relations

U.S. history

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

92, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating February 16, 2025, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-92