Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1590
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 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.
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Introduced 2026-09-28Topic: civil rights · education · governance ethicsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the U.S. House of Representatives supports designating September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month." It describes Native Hawaiian history, including the 1893 overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai`i, and lists Native Hawaiian individuals and their contributions. It encourages federal agencies, schools, and community groups to hold programs, ceremonies, and educational activities during the month. It also calls on federal agencies to promote programs Congress created under the federal trust relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community. The resolution is a statement of the House's position and does not create new programs or funding.
Sponsors
- Jill N. Tokuda Democrat sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | refer |
| 2026-09-28 | Submitted in House | introduce | |
| 2026-09-28 | Submitted in House | introduce |