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119-sres-900119th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.

Sponsored By: Senator Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

Introduced

Summary

This resolution would support designating the second Monday in October 2026 as _Indigenous Peoples' Day_, honoring Indigenous Peoples' histories, cultures, perseverance, and contributions to the United States. It urges Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and activities, notes that over 200 municipalities, 17 states, and the District of Columbia already recognize the holiday, and expresses Senate backing for making that date a federal holiday.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

NM • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

    ME • I

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

    VT • I

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 9/28/2026

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