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119-sres-909119th Congress

A resolution designating 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.

Sponsored By: Senator Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

Introduced

Summary

Hawaiian History Month — this resolution would designate September 2026 to honor Native Hawaiian history, culture, and contributions and to reaffirm the Federal trust responsibility to Native Hawaiian communities.

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  • Gives national recognition to cultural revitalization, language, and historic leaders. Notes there are over 680,000 Native Hawaiians living in the United States.
  • Encourages federal agencies, educational institutions, and civil society to observe the month with programs, ceremonies, and educational activities to teach Native Hawaiian history.
  • Would be a formal, non-binding statement that references Public Law 103-150, frames reconciliation and consultation as priorities, and relies on existing federal programs to advance Native Hawaiian well-being.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

HI • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

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