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S.Res. 909

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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.
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Latest Action · September 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Introduced
September 24, 2026
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This resolution designates September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize Native Hawaiian history, culture, and contributions while reaffirming the federal government's trust responsibility to Native Hawaiian communities. The resolution highlights the rich historical legacy of Native Hawaiians, including their sovereign Kingdom of Hawai'i, notable historical figures who advanced Hawaiian welfare and culture, and contemporary Native Hawaiians who have achieved distinction in government, military service, science, and athletics. The resolution also acknowledges the unlawful overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai'i in 1893 and Congress's 1993 apology through Public Law 103-150, as well as the successful revitalization efforts led by Native Hawaiians to preserve their language, traditions, and culture. The resolution calls on federal agencies, educational institutions, and civil society to observe the month with appropriate programs and educational activities, and directs federal agencies to promote existing congressional programs that support Native Hawaiian health, education, housing, and cultural preservation. No funding is authorized by this resolution, as it is a symbolic designation intended to promote awareness and education about Native Hawaiian history and advance reconciliation efforts.

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