HRES136-119

In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

119th Congress Introduced Feb 13, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

A House resolution supporting Hawaiian Language Month and committing to preserve, protect, and promote the Hawaiian language in alignment with the Native American Languages Act.

Who Benefits and How

Native Hawaiian community gains congressional support for language preservation. Hawaiian language educators and programs receive recognition.

Who Bears the Burden and How

This is a non-binding resolution with no direct burden.

Key Provisions

  • Supports Hawaiian Language Month designation for February 2025
  • Commits to preserving and promoting Olelo Hawaii
  • Aligns with Native American Languages Act
  • Urges public celebration of Hawaiian language

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Supports designation of February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month to preserve and promote Olelo Hawaii

Who Benefits

  • Native Hawaiian community
  • Hawaiian language programs

Key Policy Areas

Native Hawaiian Affairs, Language Preservation, Commemorative

Primary Purpose

Supports designation of February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month to preserve and promote Olelo Hawaii

Policy Domains

Native Hawaiian Affairs Language Preservation Commemorative

Legislative Strategy

"Support indigenous language preservation"

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 13, 2025

Ms. Tokuda (for herself, Mr. Case, Mrs. Radewagen, and Mr. …

Feb 13, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Feb 13, 2025

Submitted in House

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Native Hawaiian Affairs Language Preservation

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