A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
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Latest Action · October 14, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S7117)
This resolution expresses Senate support for designating the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to honor Native American history, culture, and contributions to the United States. The resolution acknowledges that over 200 municipalities and 17 states already celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on this date, and it notes that the current federal holiday of Columbus Day does not adequately recognize Indigenous perspectives or the thousands of years Indigenous Peoples inhabited these lands before Western contact. The resolution calls on Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of Indigenous cultures and history, and it expresses support for making Indigenous Peoples' Day an official federal holiday. This is a non-binding resolution that carries symbolic weight rather than changing federal law or requiring funding.
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