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HRES 809119th CongressIn Committee
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.
Introduced: Oct 14, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-California)
Civil Rights & Justice
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This resolution supports designating the second Monday in October 2025 as Indigenous Peoples' Day to honor Indigenous Peoples' history, culture, and contributions, replacing Columbus Day to acknowledge past injustices and promote awareness.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes over 200 municipalities and 17 states already celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on the second Monday of October.
- 2Acknowledges historical suppression, forced assimilation, and genocide of Indigenous Peoples following Western contact in the U.S.
- 3Supports replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day as a federal holiday to affirm Indigenous cultural contributions.
Impact Areas
Indigenous communitiesFederal holiday recognitionPublic awareness of Indigenous historyExisting Columbus Day observances
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