Senate honors legacy of Native American trailblazer Ben Nighthorse Campbell
S.Res. 585 — A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell. · Filed by Michael Bennet (D-CO) · 99 cosponsors · Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This is a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a deceased former U.S. Senator from Colorado and Native American trailblazer. The resolution commemorates his military service, Olympic judo career, jewelry business, and legislative achievements—including establishing the National Museum of the American Indian and championing Indian Affairs—and directs the Senate to communicate the resolution to the House and Campbell's family.
Why we flagged it
This is a straightforward Senate resolution memorializing a deceased former senator. It contains no legislative mechanism, appropriations, or policy changes—only ceremonial language honoring Campbell's life and directing the Senate to communicate the resolution to the House and his family.
Who it affects
This is a ceremonial memorial resolution with no fiscal impact or policy consequences. It honors a deceased public servant whose legislative record benefited Native American communities and the broader public through landmark cultural and environmental legislation. There is no cost to citizens.
Named in the bill
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, U.S. Senate, Colorado, National Museum of the American Indian, Committee on Indian Affairs, Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Southern Ute Indian Reservation, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Where it stands
99 cosponsors: 53 Republicans, 44 Democrats, 2 Independents.
- Jan 15, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in Senate”
- Jan 15, 2026 — Passed the Senate · Congress.gov: “Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a…”
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How this was measured
Analysis — Quorum's AI read the full bill text on Jul 5, 2026; transparency and hidden-provision scores are compared against the median of 16,222 analysed bills.
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As of — page rendered 2026-10-20.
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