Bill · S.Res. 450· Senate(119-SRES-450)

A resolution 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: 55 years

New Mexico

Introduced: 10/14/2025
Last activity: 10/14/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S7117)
Sponsored by: Martin Heinrich
Cosponsors: - 13 - 0

Native Americans

Introduced
In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House 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 Indigenous Peoples along with their shared history and culture. It notes that many municipalities and States already observe this day. The resolution highlights the history of Indigenous Peoples living on these lands for thousands of years prior to Western contact. It also aims to recognize the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the United States. Finally, it supports the official 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 celebrate and honor the history and culture of Indigenous Peoples.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill promotes the recognition and honoring of Indigenous Peoples' history and culture through a federal holiday.