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US SR419

Resolution

Status

Introduced

9/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Schatz

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Designates September 2025 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize Native Hawaiian history, culture, and contributions to Hawaii, the United States, and the global community

  • Reaffirms the federal government's trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community, referencing Public Law 103-150 (1993), which acknowledged the 100th anniversary of the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai'i and expressed regret for U.S. involvement

  • Recognizes over 650,000 Native Hawaiians living globally, with the highest concentrations in Hawaii, California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, and Oregon

  • Commends efforts to revitalize Native Hawaiian language, culture, and traditions as essential to community well-being and identity

  • Encourages federal agencies, educational institutions, and civil society to observe Hawaiian History Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and educational activities

Legislative Description

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.

Arts, culture, religion

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S6838-6839)

9/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Indian Affairs9/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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