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DemocratBill · S.Res. 83· Senate(119-SRES-83)

A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

Rep. Schatz
Age: 54 years
Hawaii
Introduced
2/19/2025
Last activity
2/19/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1042)
Sponsored by
Brian Schatz
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Native Americans
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month." It acknowledges the history of the Hawaiian language, including its role in the Kingdom of Hawai'i and the subsequent ban on its instruction. The text highlights grassroots revitalization efforts led by Native Hawaiians through various educational programs. It further notes legislative actions such as the Native American Languages Act and the Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022. Finally, the resolution commits to preserving and promoting the use of 'Olelo Hawai'i.

Yes

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7

    The resolution specifically promotes the preservation and development of the Native Hawaiian language.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5

    The resolution supports the preservation and promotion of the Native Hawaiian language, which is central to the cultural identity of indigenous people.

  • Does this put more money into public schools?+2

    By promoting language revitalization, the resolution supports the continued use of immersion programs in the state education system.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.