A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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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Latest Action · September 29, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S6838-6839)
S. Resolution 419 is a symbolic measure expressing Senate support for designating September 2025 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize Native Hawaiian history, culture, and contributions to the United States. The resolution acknowledges Native Hawaiians as the indigenous people of Hawaii and their significant achievements, including their historically high literacy rates, scholars who documented Hawaiian history, and notable individuals who contributed to American society in fields ranging from sports to government. The measure also reaffirms the federal government's trust responsibility to Native Hawaiians and references Congress's 1993 apology (Public Law 103-150) for the unlawful 1893 overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. The resolution encourages federal agencies, educational institutions, and civil society to observe Hawaiian History Month with appropriate programs and educational activities. This is a non-binding resolution with no associated funding or implementation timeline beyond the designated month of September 2025.
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