SRES625Referred to Committee

A resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-02
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
SRES
Type

Sponsor

Brian Schatz
Brian Schatz
Democrat · HI · Senator
Votes with party: 64.8% (321 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/S001194

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Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S735)

2026-03-02

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

Congress would officially recognize February 2026 as a month dedicated to celebrating and promoting the Hawaiian language and culture. This symbolic designation aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving Hawaiian as a living language and honoring Native Hawaiian heritage and traditions. The resolution doesn't create new programs or funding, but rather encourages public recognition and celebration of Hawaiian language throughout the month.

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Native Americans
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