United StatesHouse would back September 2026 Hawaiian History Month observances
If adopted, the resolution would support a September 2026 observance and encourage agencies, schools, and community groups to share Native Hawaiian history.
What it does
The House would support designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month to honor Native Hawaiian history and contributions. It would encourage agencies, schools, and community groups to hold suitable events and learning activities.
The House would recognize reconciliation efforts, including consultation, and call on federal agencies to promote programs Congress established for the Native Hawaiian Community.
Argument forEncouraging learning activities could help more people understand Native Hawaiian history, culture, and contributions.
Argument againstPlanning events or promoting existing programs could take staff time from agencies, schools, and community groups, though the resolution does not require these activities.
More detail
The House would express support for designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month. The observance would honor Native Hawaiian history, culture, and contributions in Hawai‘i, the United States, and around the world. The resolution encourages agencies, educational institutions, and community groups to hold suitable events and learning activities; it does not require them to do so. The proposed designation is for September 2026.
The House would recognize reconciliation efforts and call on federal agencies to promote programs Congress established for the Native Hawaiian Community. The call concerns programs connected to the federal government's political and trust relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community. The text calls on agencies to promote the programs; it does not require new programs or funding.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Submitted in HouseLatest
- Sep 28Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Introduced
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