US HR1045

House Resolution 1045 calls on the Secretary of Education to work with Tribal Nations, Native American groups, and public K-12 schools to immediately eliminate race-based Native American logos, mascots, and names from state educational institutions, particularly those receiving federal funds.

More than 1,900 kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools nationally use Native American-themed names, nicknames, or mascots that the resolution characterizes as harmful.

The resolution calls on state educational institutions and national sports franchises to cease unsanctioned use of race-based Native logos, mascots, and names.

The resolution cites academic studies finding that stereotypical Native mascots negatively affect the self-esteem of American Indian and Alaska Native students while increasing self-esteem among non-Native students exposed to the same images.

The House of Representatives condemns all racism and discrimination through this non-binding resolution, which was introduced by Rep. Pallone on February 9, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.