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H.Res. 1590

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Expressing support for the designation of 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.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 28, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
September 28, 2026
Cosponsors (1)
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This resolution expresses congressional support for designating September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month" to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians while reaffirming the federal government's trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian community. The resolution provides extensive background on Native Hawaiian achievements and history, including the Kingdom of Hawai`i's status as a sovereign nation, its illegal overthrow in 1893, and the contributions of Native Hawaiians to American society in government, the military, and various fields. It emphasizes Congress's long-standing commitment to supporting Native Hawaiians through hundreds of federal statutes and annual appropriations for health, education, housing, and cultural preservation programs administered through agencies like the National Endowment for the Arts and Institute of Museum and Library Services. The resolution specifically notes concerns about proposed federal budget cuts and agency closures that could threaten resources supporting Native Hawaiian cultural preservation. The measure calls on federal agencies and educational institutions to observe Hawaiian History Month with appropriate programs and to promote existing federal programs that support the Native Hawaiian community.

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