Calling on the Secretary of Education to work with stakeholders to immediately eliminate race-based Native logos, mascots, and names from State educational institutions, and calling on State educational institutions and national sports franchises to cease the unsanctioned use of such logos, mascots, and names.
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Latest Action · February 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1045 is a non-binding resolution calling on the Secretary of Education to work with tribal nations and other stakeholders to eliminate Native American-themed logos, mascots, and names from state educational institutions. The resolution notes that over 1,900 schools nationwide currently use such imagery and argues that research shows these stereotypical representations harm the self-esteem and academic achievement of Native American students while inadvertently raising self-esteem among non-Native students. The measure also calls on state schools and professional sports franchises to stop using unauthorized Native American mascots and imagery. This resolution does not provide funding, establish timelines, or carry legal force—it simply expresses the House's position and urges federal and state officials to take action to remove these symbols from educational settings.
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