Bill · H.Res. 787· House(119-HRES-787)
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
- 10/3/2025
- Last activity
- 10/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Jill Tokuda
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating September 2025 as "Hawaiian History Month." The designation aims to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians to Hawaii, the United States, and the global community. It recognizes the importance of Public Law 103-150 and the ongoing efforts toward reconciliation. The resolution also commends the revitalization of Native Hawaiian language, culture, and traditions as essential to community identity. Finally, it encourages federal agencies, educational institutions, and civil society to observe the month through various programs and activities.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The resolution explicitly seeks to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians and promotes reconciliation.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution honors the history and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirms the federal trust responsibility toward their well-being.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution reaffirms the federal trust responsibility to support the well-being of the Native Hawaiian community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of History and Culture: The resolution seeks to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians to various communities (Resolution, Section 1).
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Support for Community Well-being: The designation reaffirms the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian community to support their well-being (Resolution preamble).
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Promotion of Reconciliation: The designation recognizes the importance of Public Law 103-150 and ongoing efforts to achieve reconciliation (Resolution, Section 2).
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Validation of Cultural Identity: The resolution commends the revitalization of Native Hawaiian language, culture, and traditions as essential to the identity and well-being of Native Hawaiian communities (Resolution, Section 3).
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Educational Opportunities: The resolution encourages federal agencies, educational institutions, and civil society to hold programs, ceremonies, and educational activities to observe the month (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
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+6Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- 10/3/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii