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HRES 787119th CongressIn Committee
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.
Introduced: Oct 3, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-Hawaii)
Civil Rights & JusticeEducationSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This resolution supports designating September 2025 as Hawaiian History Month to honor Native Hawaiian history, culture, and contributions, reaffirm federal trust responsibilities, and promote educational observances.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes Native Hawaiian sovereignty and historical impacts of U.S. overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893.
- 2Highlights cultural revitalization efforts by notable Native Hawaiians like Queen Lili'uokalani and Edith Kanaka'ole.
- 3Encourages federal agencies and educational institutions to host programs celebrating Hawaiian heritage and advancing reconciliation.
Impact Areas
Native Hawaiian communitiesEducational institutionsFederal agenciesCivil society organizations
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