# 119-sres-900: 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.

119-sres-900, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM); status introduced (as of 2026-10-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-900
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM)
- Cosponsors: 15
- Policy area: Native Americans
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-01

## 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.

## Cosponsors (15)

- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
- 119-s-997: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-900 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/900)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
- [119-s-997: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-997)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-900 (as of 2026-10-01).