United StatesResolution would designate September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month
The proposed resolution would designate September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month and encourage agencies, schools, and community groups to hold events and learning activities.
What it does
The proposed resolution would designate September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month and encourage public events and learning activities about Native Hawaiian history and culture.
It would also call on Federal agencies to promote congressional programs that recognize and support the Federal relationship with Native Hawaiians.
Argument forPublic events and lessons could help more people learn about Native Hawaiian history, culture, and contributions.
Argument againstAgencies could need to spend time promoting these programs, leaving less time for other work.
More detail
The proposed resolution would designate September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month and encourage events and learning activities. It encourages Federal agencies, educational institutions, and community groups to observe the month. The designation would apply to September 2026.
The proposed resolution would call on Federal agencies to promote programs Congress established for the Native Hawaiian Community. The programs recognize and support the Federal relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Submitted in SenateLatest
- Sep 24Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5010-5011)Introduced
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