# 119-sres-909: 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.

119-sres-909, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI); status introduced (as of 2026-09-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-909
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-30

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-909 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/909)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-909 (as of 2026-09-30).