Calling on the Secretary of Education to work with stakeholders to immediately eliminate race-based Native logos, mascots, and names from State educational institutions, and calling on State educational institutions and national sports franchises to cease the unsanctioned use of such logos, mascots, and names.
Summary
This is a non-binding resolution, meaning it expresses the sense of Congress but does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature. The resolution calls on the U.S. Secretary of Education to work with stakeholders to immediately eliminate race-based Native American logos, mascots, and names from state educational institutions. It also calls on state educational institutions and national sports franchises to stop using such logos, mascots, and names without authorization.
If enacted, this resolution would not directly mandate changes but would express congressional support for removing Native American imagery from schools and sports teams. The practical impact would depend on whether the Secretary of Education and institutions choose to act on this non-binding call to action. The resolution addresses concerns about the use of Native American imagery in educational and sports settings, proposing that such symbols be eliminated to address cultural sensitivity issues.