S.Res. 619 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted Feb 26, 2026, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors Elizabeth Peratrovich civil rights advocate
This resolution sets aside February 16, 2026, as a national day to honor Elizabeth Peratrovich, who advocated for civil rights for Alaska Natives and Native Americans. The resolution encourages people across the country and members of Congress to commemorate her life and continue working toward equality for these communities.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation, so it doesn't change laws or directly affect your daily life. It's a way for the country to recognize an important historical figure and the ongoing work of advancing equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 26, 2026)
This resolution designates February 16, 2026, 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS.Res. 619
RESOLUTION
A resolution designating February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".
Sponsor: Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) · Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · Native Americans · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 26, 2026: “Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S711)”