Bill · H.Res. 1576· House(119-HRES-1576)
Recognizing the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Sharice Davids
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as National Orange Shirt Week or National Week of Remembrance. It is meant to honor individuals who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools and to recognize the experiences of the victims and survivors. The text outlines the history of federally funded, church-run assimilation policies that targeted American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children. It highlights the severe physical, emotional, and cultural abuse these children faced, as well as the ongoing intergenerational trauma experienced by Native communities today. Ultimately, the measure serves as an official acknowledgment by the House of Representatives regarding this dark chapter in our nation's history.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution formally honors and recognizes Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian victims and survivors of historical Indian boarding schools.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution officially recognizes and honors the victims and survivors of federally funded Indian boarding school assimilation policies, bringing much-needed awareness to Indigenous communities.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The resolution highlights the dark history and ongoing impacts of Indian boarding schools, promoting transparency regarding federal assimilation policies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Honoring Victims and Survivors: The resolution explicitly aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools and recognizes the experiences of victims and survivors. This brings public acknowledgment to a marginalized group of people who have suffered greatly.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Direct Negative Impacts: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline direct negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 9/24/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-794: Recognizing the week of September 30th as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.
- 118-HRES-1526 (not yet synced)
Tom ColeRepublican · Oklahoma