Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 809
Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
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Introduced 2025-10-14Topic: civil rights · governance ethicsCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the U.S. House of Representatives supports designating the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day." It honors and recognizes contributions Indigenous Peoples have made to the United States. It encourages people in the United States to observe the day with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of Indigenous Peoples' history and culture. It also states support for making Indigenous Peoples' Day a federal holiday. The resolution does not itself create a holiday or change any law.
Sponsors
- Norma J. Torres Democrat sponsor
- 22 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-14 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | refer |
| 2025-10-14 | Submitted in House | refer | |
| 2025-10-14 | Submitted in House | introduce |