Bill · S.Res. 625· Senate(119-SRES-625)
A resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".
- Introduced
- 3/2/2026
- Last activity
- 3/2/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S735)
- Sponsored by
- Brian Schatz
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 designates February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month." The measure seeks to recognize the history of the Hawaiian language, including its previous banning in schools. It aims to support the revitalization efforts led by Native Hawaiians. The Senate commits to preserving, protecting, and promoting the use and development of the language. Finally, it encourages the public and various groups to celebrate the month with specific programs and activities.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution specifically supports the preservation and promotion of the Native Hawaiian language.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution supports the revitalization of the Native Hawaiian language, which is a key component of cultural preservation and racial equity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Designation of a specific month: By designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month," the resolution provides a specific time for recognition (Section 1).
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Commitment to language preservation: The resolution commits to the preservation, protection, and promotion of the use, practice, and development of 'Olelo Hawai'i in alignment with the Native American Languages Act (Section 2).
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Encouragement of community support: The measure urges the people of the United States and interested groups to celebrate the month with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for the language (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly identified 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+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 3/2/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S735)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii