Bill · H.Res. 911· House(119-HRES-911)
Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
- Introduced
- 11/25/2025
- Last activity
- 11/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Adelita Grijalva
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 4
- 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
H. Res. 911 is a resolution to recognize National Native American Heritage Month and celebrate the cultures, heritages, and contributions of Native Americans to the United States. It acknowledges the history of indigenous inhabitants and their influence on the U.S. Constitution. The resolution highlights Native American achievements in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and military service. Finally, it urges the American people to observe both National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day with appropriate activities.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+10
The bill specifically honors and celebrates Native American heritage, cultures, and contributions.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The resolution specifically recognizes the honor and distinction of Native Americans serving in the Armed Forces.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution recognizes and celebrates the heritage and contributions of Native Americans, promoting cultural visibility and equity.
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 Contributions: The resolution celebrates the "distinct and important contributions" Native Americans have made in fields like art, music, medicine, language, and agriculture.
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Honoring Military Service: It recognizes that Native Americans serve in the Armed Forces in "greater numbers per capita than any other group in the United States" and honors the code talkers who saved "countless lives."
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Cultural Preservation: The text supports the recognition of "vibrant cultures and traditions" and the preservation of indigenous languages.
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Governmental Support: It notes the commitment to improving the lives of Native Americans by "enhancing health care and law enforcement resources" and improving "housing and socioeconomic status."
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly 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+10Good For Veterans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 11/25/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Tom ColeRepublican · Oklahoma
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Julie FedorchakRepublican · North Dakota
David JoyceRepublican · Ohio
Teresa Leger FernandezDemocrat · New Mexico
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico