Expressing support for the designation of 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.
Recognizes September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month and encourages education and federal support for the Native Hawaiian Community.
In the House Natural Resources Committee since Sept. 28, 2026, 10 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 28, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
- AGREED TOAGREED—
What the bill would do, and why it matters
Native Hawaiian history and culture are the focus of a proposed national observance. The resolution would have the House support September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month and encourage educational activities and federal agencies to promote programs serving the Native Hawaiian Community.
- NON-BINDING A simple resolution carries no force of law. It expresses the chamber's opinion or sets internal rules — it does not bind agencies, the President, or anyone outside Congress.
- COMMEMORATIVE This measure honors, congratulates or commemorates, or marks an observance such as an awareness day or month. It creates no legal obligations.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Recognizes Native Hawaiian history
The House would express support for designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month, honoring Native Hawaiian history, culture, and contributions.
- Encourages observances and federal support
The resolution would encourage federal agencies, schools, and civil society to hold educational and commemorative activities. It would also call on federal agencies to promote programs that recognize the federal political and trust relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community.
The resolution cites the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i in 1893, Congress’s 1993 expression of regret for the United States’ role, and a continuing federal trust relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community. It presents the observance as a way to support education, cultural revitalization, and reconciliation.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 28, 2026HOUSESEP 28, 2026By Rep. Tokuda with 1 original cosponsorReferred to Natural Resources
- SAME DAYNOWCommitteeSEP 28, 2026NATURAL RESOURCES NOWSEP 28, 2026In committee for 10 daysNo hearing yet
- 10 DAYS SO FARAgreed to in the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- SEP 282026SEP 28, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- SEP 282026SEP 28, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSESubmitted in House
Where your members stand on it
Support from one state
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. Tokuda’s record: sponsored 43 bills this Congress. 1 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Ed CaseD-HI-1ORIGINAL
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