Bill · H.Res. 809· House(119-HRES-809)

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.

Age: 61 years

California

Introduced: 10/14/2025
Last activity: 10/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Norma Torres
Cosponsors: - 20 - 2

Native Americans

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 expresses support for designating the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day." The goal is to celebrate and honor the shared history and culture of Indigenous Peoples. It acknowledges the vast contributions Indigenous Peoples have made to the United States through knowledge, science, philosophy, arts, and culture. The resolution also notes that Western contact led to the suppression, forced assimilation, and genocide of these populations. Finally, the House of Representatives aims to recognize its responsibility to honor these traditions and supports the designation of this day as a Federal holiday.

Yes

Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill designates a federal holiday to honor the history, culture, and unique contributions of Indigenous Peoples.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution seeks to honor the history and contributions of Indigenous Peoples while acknowledging the impact of past suppression and genocide.