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| bill_id | congress | bill_type | bill_number | title | policy_area | introduced_date ▲ | latest_action_date | latest_action_text | origin_chamber | sponsor_name | sponsor_state | sponsor_party | sponsor_bioguide_id | cosponsor_count | summary_text | update_date | url |
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| 119-hres-1033 | 119 | hres | 1033 | Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". | Native Americans | 2026-02-03 | 2026-02-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] | KS | D | D000629 | 1 | 2026-02-11T21:36:53Z | ||
| 119-hres-911 | 119 | hres | 911 | Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States. | Native Americans | 2025-11-25 | 2025-11-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] | AZ | D | G000606 | 7 | 2025-12-04T21:58:59Z | ||
| 119-hres-809 | 119 | hres | 809 | 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. | Native Americans | 2025-10-14 | 2025-10-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] | CA | D | T000474 | 22 | 2025-12-11T16:57:57Z | ||
| 119-hres-794 | 119 | hres | 794 | Recognizing the week of September 30th as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors. | Native Americans | 2025-10-08 | 2025-10-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] | KS | D | D000629 | 0 | 2025-12-15T18:37:51Z | ||
| 119-hres-400 | 119 | hres | 400 | Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. | Native Americans | 2025-05-08 | 2025-05-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] | NY | D | M001188 | 42 | 2025-11-18T12:36:50Z | ||
| 119-hres-381 | 119 | hres | 381 | Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls". | Native Americans | 2025-05-05 | 2025-05-05 | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] | WA | R | N000189 | 15 | 2025-12-17T09:06:19Z | ||
| 119-hres-136 | 119 | hres | 136 | Expressing support for the designation of February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ålelo Hawai'i Month". | Native Americans | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | House | Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | T000487 | 5 | 2026-01-26T22:33:18Z | ||
| 119-hres-97 | 119 | hres | 97 | Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". | Native Americans | 2025-02-04 | 2025-02-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] | KS | D | D000629 | 0 | 2025-05-01T19:35:43Z | ||
| 118-hres-1526 | 118 | hres | 1526 | Recognizing the week of September 30th as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors. | Native Americans | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. | House | Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] | KS | D | D000629 | 0 | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | ||
| 118-hres-1228 | 118 | hres | 1228 | Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. | Native Americans | 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. | House | Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] | CA | D | C001080 | 31 | 2025-12-05T08:05:00Z | ||
| 118-hres-1177 | 118 | hres | 1177 | Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls". | Native Americans | 2024-04-29 | 2024-04-29 | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] | WA | R | N000189 | 37 | 2025-12-05T08:28:10Z | ||
| 118-hres-1010 | 118 | hres | 1010 | Supporting the designation of February 2024 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month". | Native Americans | 2024-02-13 | 2024-02-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | T000487 | 1 | 2025-12-06T00:52:07Z | ||
| 118-hres-981 | 118 | hres | 981 | Recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and universities to the United States and expressing support for designating the week beginning February 5, 2024, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". | Native Americans | 2024-01-29 | 2024-01-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. | House | Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] | KS | D | D000629 | 0 | 2025-12-05T08:08:10Z | ||
| 118-hres-900 | 118 | hres | 900 | Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States. | Native Americans | 2023-11-30 | 2023-11-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. | House | Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] | AZ | D | G000551 | 5 | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | ||
| 118-hres-390 | 118 | hres | 390 | Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. | Native Americans | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. | House | Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] | CA | D | C001080 | 32 | 2025-12-05T08:06:14Z | ||
| 118-hres-353 | 118 | hres | 353 | Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2023, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls". | Native Americans | 2023-05-02 | 2023-06-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] | WA | R | N000189 | 39 | 2024-11-15T19:28:40Z | ||
| 118-hres-187 | 118 | hres | 187 | Supporting the designation of February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month". | Native Americans | 2023-02-28 | 2023-02-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | T000487 | 1 | 2025-12-06T00:47:59Z | ||
| 118-hres-107 | 118 | hres | 107 | Recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and universities to the United States and expressing support for designating the week beginning February 5, 2023, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". | Native Americans | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. | House | Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] | KS | D | D000629 | 14 | 2025-12-05T08:08:21Z | ||
| 117-hres-1498 | 117 | hres | 1498 | Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States. | Native Americans | 2022-11-29 | 2022-11-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] | OK | R | M001190 | 4 | This resolution supports the recognition of National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day. | 2022-12-29T08:18:16Z | |
| 117-hres-1094 | 117 | hres | 1094 | Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2022, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls". | Native Americans | 2022-05-06 | 2022-05-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] | WA | R | N000189 | 19 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. | 2022-12-30T00:18:37Z | |
| 117-hres-983 | 117 | hres | 983 | Recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and universities to the United States and expressing support for designating the week beginning March 13, 2022, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. | Native Americans | 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1] | AZ | D | O000171 | 18 | This resolution expresses support for designating a week as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. | 2022-12-29T22:18:21Z | |
| 117-hres-709 | 117 | hres | 709 | Recognizing that the land that is now known as the United States of America was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples known as Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives. | Native Americans | 2021-10-08 | 2021-10-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 1 | This resolution honors the legacy of Indigenous peoples who inhabited the land before the establishment of the United States. It also calls on state and local governments to encourage formal land acknowledgements before public or ceremonial events. | 2023-01-01T23:49:52Z | |
| 117-hres-683 | 117 | hres | 683 | Expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2021, to October 3, 2021, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week". | Native Americans | 2021-09-27 | 2021-09-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] | CA | D | C001080 | 15 | This resolution recognizes the achievements and goals of institutions of higher education that are designated as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions on Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week and encourages eligible institutions to obtain the designation. | 2022-12-31T05:35:59Z | |
| 117-hres-411 | 117 | hres | 411 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the crisis of violence against Native women. | Native Americans | 2021-05-18 | 2021-05-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] | WI | D | M001160 | 4 | This resolution recognizes the crisis of violence against Native women. | 2023-01-11T13:49:27Z | |
| 117-hres-368 | 117 | hres | 368 | Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2021, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls". | Native Americans | 2021-05-04 | 2021-05-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] | AZ | D | G000551 | 43 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. | 2023-01-11T13:49:29Z | |
| 117-hres-369 | 117 | hres | 369 | Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2021, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls". | Native Americans | 2021-05-04 | 2021-05-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] | WA | R | N000189 | 10 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. | 2023-01-11T13:49:29Z | |
| 117-hres-322 | 117 | hres | 322 | Expressing the Sense of Congress that the Eagle Staff shall be recognized as the first flag of the sovereign Native American Tribal nations and the first flag of the Americas, and to encourage programs promoting the cultural significance of the Eagle Staff. | Native Americans | 2021-04-16 | 2021-04-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] | IL | D | K000391 | 0 | This resolution recognizes the Eagle Staff as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and the First Nations. The resolution also encourages programs promoting cultural education of the significance of the Eagle Staff and expresses commitment to inclusiveness for all Native Americans and the traditions and symbolism of the Eagle Staff. | 2023-01-11T13:48:29Z | |
| 117-hres-320 | 117 | hres | 320 | Recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access. | Native Americans | 2021-04-15 | 2021-11-04 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] | CO | D | N000191 | 5 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that access to reliable and clean drinking water is critically important to the health and welfare of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Further, the resolution calls upon the federal government to provide water access to tribal members and communities. | 2023-03-09T17:47:08Z | |
| 117-hres-173 | 117 | hres | 173 | Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 28, 2021, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". | Native Americans | 2021-02-26 | 2021-02-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1] | AZ | D | O000171 | 26 | This resolution supports the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. | 2023-01-11T13:46:44Z | |
| 116-hres-1264 | 116 | hres | 1264 | Recognizing that the land that is now known as the United States of America was originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples known as Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives. | Native Americans | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 0 | This resolution honors the legacy of Indigenous peoples who inhabited the land before the establishment of the United States. It also calls on state and local governments to encourage formal land acknowledgements before public or ceremonial events. | 2023-01-11T13:43:54Z | |
| 116-hres-1228 | 116 | hres | 1228 | Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the cultures and contributions of Native Americans to the United States. | Native Americans | 2020-11-19 | 2020-11-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] | OK | R | C001053 | 23 | This resolution recognizes National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day. | 2023-01-11T13:44:13Z | |
| 116-hres-1189 | 116 | hres | 1189 | Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2020 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture. | Native Americans | 2020-10-09 | 2020-10-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] | CA | D | T000474 | 26 | This resolution honors and recognizes the unique contributions that indigenous peoples have made to the United States. It also supports the designation of Indigenous Peoples' Day to replace Columbus Day as a federal holiday. | 2023-01-11T13:44:26Z | |
| 116-hres-1157 | 116 | hres | 1157 | Expressing support for the recognition of September 28, 2020, to October 2, 2020, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week. | Native Americans | 2020-09-29 | 2020-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] | CA | D | C001080 | 14 | This resolution recognizes the achievements and goals of institutions of higher education that are designated as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions on Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week and encourages eligible institutions to obtain the designation. | 2023-01-11T13:44:49Z | |
| 116-hres-950 | 116 | hres | 950 | Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2020, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls". | Native Americans | 2020-05-05 | 2020-05-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1] | NM | D | H001080 | 22 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. | 2023-01-11T13:42:47Z | |
| 116-hres-872 | 116 | hres | 872 | Recognizing the vital importance of Native American participation in the 2020 decennial census of population. | Native Americans | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-03 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1442-1443) | House | Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5] | OK | D | H001083 | 10 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that ensuring an accurate count of American Indians and Alaska Natives is vital for the 2020 decennial census of population and that an undercount of such population could result in underrepresentation and underfunding for tribal households. The resolution also expresses the sense that federal, state, and local governments and tribal nations should work together to encourage participation in the 2020 decennial census of population. | 2022-02-08T23:16:15Z | |
| 116-hres-824 | 116 | hres | 824 | Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 2, 2020, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". | Native Americans | 2020-01-30 | 2020-01-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1] | AZ | D | O000171 | 10 | This resolution supports the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. | 2022-02-08T23:21:26Z | |
| 116-hres-735 | 116 | hres | 735 | Recognizing the maternal health crisis among indigenous women in the United States, which includes American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women, recognizing the importance of reducing mortality and morbidity among indigenous women, and calling for urgent Federal funding changes to ensure comprehensive, high-quality, and culturally competent maternal health and family planning services are available. | Native Americans | 2019-11-26 | 2019-12-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1] | NM | D | H001080 | 28 | This resolution acknowledges the maternal health crisis disproportionately affecting American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women that has led to high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. The resolution calls for urgent funding increases for the Indian Health Service, Tribally Operated Health Centers, Urban Indian Organizations, and Native Hawaiian health care programs to improve access to high-quality maternal health, prenatal care, and family planning services. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the federal government's failure to uphold tribal treaty rights pertaining to the provision of adequate health care services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Finally, the resolution calls for the prioritization of policy for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women to reduce long-standing barriers to maternal health and family planning services. | 2022-10-28T01:46:09Z | |
| 116-hres-682 | 116 | hres | 682 | Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the cultures and contributions of Native Americans to the United States. | Native Americans | 2019-11-08 | 2019-11-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1] | NM | D | H001080 | 29 | This resolution recognizes National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day. | 2022-11-01T05:02:34Z | |
| 116-hres-627 | 116 | hres | 627 | Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor indigenous peoples and their shared history and culture. | Native Americans | 2019-10-11 | 2019-10-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] | CA | D | T000474 | 7 | This resolution honors and recognizes the unique contributions indigenous peoples have made to the United States. The resolution also supports the official designation of an Indigenous Peoples Day. | 2022-11-01T13:49:42Z | |
| 116-hres-581 | 116 | hres | 581 | Expressing support for the recognition of September 22, 2019, to September 28, 2019, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions week. | Native Americans | 2019-09-24 | 2019-09-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] | CA | D | C001080 | 9 | This resolution recognizes the achievements and goals of institutions of higher education that are designated as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions and encourages eligible institutions to obtain the designation. | 2022-11-01T13:49:53Z | |
| 116-hres-278 | 116 | hres | 278 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the crisis of violence against Native women. | Native Americans | 2019-04-01 | 2019-04-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] | WI | D | M001160 | 6 | This resolution recognizes the crisis of violence against Native women. | 2022-11-23T05:15:16Z | |
| 116-hres-173 | 116 | hres | 173 | Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States. | Native Americans | 2019-03-05 | 2019-03-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1] | NM | D | H001080 | 35 | This resolution celebrates and honors the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and recognizes that policy and societal changes are needed to ensure these women can live safely and freely to realize their full potential. | 2022-11-01T17:03:28Z | |
| 116-hres-104 | 116 | hres | 104 | Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 3, 2019, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". | Native Americans | 2019-02-06 | 2019-02-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1] | AZ | D | O000171 | 15 | This resolution supports the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. | 2022-11-01T15:32:54Z | |
| 116-hres-83 | 116 | hres | 83 | Expressing the Sense of Congress that the Eagle Staff shall be recognized as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and the first flag of the Americas, and to encourage programs promoting the cultural significance of the Eagle Staff. | Native Americans | 2019-01-28 | 2019-02-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] | IL | D | K000391 | 0 | This resolution recognizes the Eagle Staff as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and the First Nations. This resolution also encourages programs promoting cultural education of the significance of the Eagle Staff and expresses commitment to inclusiveness for all Native Americans and the traditions and symbolism of the Eagle Staff. | 2022-11-01T14:47:38Z | |
| 115-hres-1187 | 115 | hres | 1187 | Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. | Native Americans | 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] | CA | D | T000474 | 7 | Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. | 2023-01-11T13:40:43Z | |
| 115-hres-1163 | 115 | hres | 1163 | Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States. | Native Americans | 2018-11-29 | 2018-11-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] | AZ | D | G000551 | 20 | Recognizes National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day. | 2023-01-11T13:40:58Z | |
| 115-hres-1159 | 115 | hres | 1159 | Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. | Native Americans | 2018-11-27 | 2018-11-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. | House | Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] | CA | D | B001270 | 24 | Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. | 2023-01-11T13:40:58Z | |
| 115-hres-1037 | 115 | hres | 1037 | Recognizing the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulating the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup. | Native Americans | 2018-07-26 | 2018-07-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. | House | Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10] | WA | D | H001064 | 7 | Recognizes the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey. Acknowledges that the Tribal Canoe Journey is a vital part of the fabric and culture of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest. Congratulates the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup. | 2023-01-11T13:41:51Z | |
| 115-hres-854 | 115 | hres | 854 | Affirming a commitment to elevate the voices, leadership, and needs of historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities in the effort to end sexual violence and support all survivors of sexual violence, including immigrant survivors, survivors with disabilities, survivors of color, survivors of child sexual abuse, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender survivors. | Native Americans | 2018-04-26 | 2018-05-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | House | Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] | NJ | D | W000822 | 27 | Affirms a commitment to elevate the voices, leadership, and needs of disenfranchised and underserved communities in the effort to end sexual violence and support survivors of sexual violence. | 2023-01-11T13:39:44Z | |
| 115-hres-769 | 115 | hres | 769 | Expressing support for the designation of March 9, 2018, as a national day of remembrance in honor of the life, legacy, and many accomplishments of Billy Frank, Jr. | Native Americans | 2018-03-09 | 2018-03-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. | House | Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10] | WA | D | H001064 | 3 | Expresses supports for a national day of remembrance in honor of the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Billy Frank, Jr. | 2023-01-11T13:40:03Z | |
| 115-hres-541 | 115 | hres | 541 | Recognizing the achievements of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions on the 10th anniversary of their establishment. | Native Americans | 2017-09-27 | 2017-09-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] | CA | D | C001080 | 8 | Recognizes the achievements and goals of institutions of higher education that are designated as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions on the 10th anniversary of their establishment and encourages eligible institutions to obtain the designation. | 2023-01-11T13:38:37Z | |
| 114-hres-381 | 114 | hres | 381 | To refer H.R. 3133, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, of certain Indian land-related takings claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its individual members. | Native Americans | 2015-07-27 | 2015-09-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1] | MI | R | B001271 | 0 | Refers H.R. 3133, which directs the Department of the Treasury to pay an unspecified sum to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its members pursuant to a judgment rendered by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the Band has legal or equitable claims for just compensation against the United States for land-related takings occurring between 1855 and 1900 within the areas reserved for the Band and its members by the Treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa. Directs the chief judge to report back to the House of Representatives providing findings of fact and conclusions of law to inform Congress of: the nature, extent, and character of such claims; whether the Band has good cause to be excused from the limitations period established by the Indian Claims Commission Act of 1946 for filing such claims (August 13, 1946, to August 13, 1951); whether any other statute of limitations bar or the doctrine of laches is applicable to the Band's claims and, if so, whether the Band has good cause to be excused from its operation; and the amount of just compensation, if any, legally or equitably due from the United States to the Band. | 2023-01-11T13:30:14Z | |
| 114-hres-376 | 114 | hres | 376 | To refer H.R. 3133, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, of certain Indian land-related takings claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its individual members. | Native Americans | 2015-07-23 | 2015-09-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1] | MI | R | B001271 | 0 | Refers H.R. 3133, which directs the Department of the Treasury to pay an unspecified sum to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its members pursuant to a judgment rendered by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the Band has legal or equitable claims for just compensation against the United States for land-related takings occurring between 1855 and 1900 within the areas reserved for the Band and its members by the Treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa. | 2023-01-11T13:30:14Z | |
| 113-hres-335 | 113 | hres | 335 | To refer H.R. 3068, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, the Indian trust-related claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan as well as its individual members. | Native Americans | 2013-09-09 | 2013-10-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | House | Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1] | MI | R | B001271 | 0 | Refers the bill (H.R. 3068) entitled "Relating to members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan" to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the tribe and its members have Indian trust-related legal or equitable claims against the United States other than the legal claims pending in such Court on the date of enactment of this resolution. Directs the chief judge, notwithstanding any statute of limitations, to report back to the House of Representatives providing: (1) findings of fact and conclusions of law to inform Congress of the nature, extent, and character of the Indian-trust related claims of such Band and its tribal members for compensation in such legal or equitable claims against the United States; and (2) the amount, if any, legally or equitably due from the United States to such claimants. | 2023-01-11T13:24:07Z | |
| 112-hres-668 | 112 | hres | 668 | To refer H.R. 5862, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, the Indian trust-related claims of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (O-Gah-Pah) as well as its individual members. | Native Americans | 2012-05-30 | 2012-12-19 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 5 (Roll no. 635). (text: CR H7280-7281) | House | Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] | OK | R | C001053 | 1 | Refers H.R. 5862, relating to members of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (O-Gah-Pah), to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the Tribe and its members have Indian trust-related legal or equitable claims against the United States other than those currently pending in the Court. Requires the chief judge to report back to the House of Representatives regarding the nature, extent, and character of those claims and the amount, if any, legally or equitably due from the United States to the claimants. | 2019-11-15T21:36:08Z | |
| 111-hres-1634 | 111 | hres | 1634 | Congratulating Taos Pueblo, its leaders and its people, on the 40th Anniversary of the return of their sacred Blue Lake lands. | Native Americans | 2010-09-16 | 2010-09-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3] | NM | D | L000570 | 0 | Congratulates Taos Pueblo, its leaders, and its people on the 40th anniversary of the return of their sacred Blue Lake lands. Recognizes the struggle of the Taos Pueblo leaders and people through the years that brought about this ultimate and greatly important success. Encourages the observation of the anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities. | 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z | |
| 111-hres-1237 | 111 | hres | 1237 | Honoring the life of Wilma Pearl Mankiller and expressing condolences of the House of Representatives on her passing. | Native Americans | 2010-04-13 | 2010-04-14 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2] | OK | D | B001254 | 12 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses gratitude to Chief Wilma Mankiller for her significant contributions to the nation, as well as deep sorrow at her passing and condolences to her friends, family, and the Cherokee Nation. | 2023-01-11T13:16:02Z | |
| 111-hres-253 | 111 | hres | 253 | Honoring Ms. Lois Burton for setting an example for all women through her influence and dedication to the Choctaw Nation and to improved health care and education in honor of Women's History Month. | Native Americans | 2009-03-17 | 2009-03-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2] | OK | D | B001254 | 0 | Honors Lois Burton, in recognition of Women's History Month, as an extraordinary example for all women. Commends her for her dedication to the Choctaw Nation and praises her for her advocacy of improved health care and education in Oklahoma. | 2022-02-03T06:04:52Z | |
| 111-hres-132 | 111 | hres | 132 | Honoring the life and memory of the Chiricahua Apache leader Goyathlay or Goyaale, also known as Geronimo, and recognizing the 100th anniversary of his death on February 17, 2009, as a time of reflection and the commencement of a "Healing" for all Apache people. | Native Americans | 2009-02-04 | 2009-02-23 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] | AZ | D | G000551 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the life of Goyathlay, also known as Geronimo, his extraordinary bravery, and his commitment to the defense of his homeland, his people, and Apache ways of life. Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the death of Goyathlay as a time of reflection of his deeds on behalf of his people. | 2022-02-03T06:08:45Z | |
| 109-hres-977 | 109 | hres | 977 | Reinforcing the Federal Government's Federal trust relationship and commitment to working with American Indian Nations to empower, promote, and support the educational development of American Indian and Alaska Native children and youth. | Native Americans | 2006-07-28 | 2006-09-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. | House | Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] | MN | D | M001143 | 26 | Affirms the federal government's special legal and political relationship with American Indian and Alaska Native people by recognizing the sovereignty of Tribal Nations.Calls upon the federal government, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Education, to recognize and fulfill its trust responsibilities and consultation obligations to American Indian and Alaska Native people and communities.Acknowledges that past federal policies of the forced removal of children from reservations to boarding schools have negatively impacted American Indian and Alaska Native families, communities, and youth.Urges the federal government to promote success and eliminate disparities among American Indian and Alaska Native children and youth during consideration of the reauthorization of Head Start and the No Child Left Behind Act, and through the federal appropriation process.Urges the federal government to recognize, promote, and work towards strengthening the educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native youth and families. Reinforces the educational commitment to promote the best interests of American Indian and Alaska Native children by reinforcing native cultural and language development which strengthens, preserves, and promotes cultural identity. Recognizes that it is imperative that the federal government sharpen its focus and commitment to title VII of the No Child Left Behind Act consistent with the desires of American Indian and Alaska Native people. Recognizes that education is significantly linked to overall quality of life and therefore must be prioritized and organized to meet the unique and specialized needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students. | 2023-01-12T17:52:30Z | |
| 109-hres-656 | 109 | hres | 656 | Expressing the sense of the House that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of Indian Health Service, should maintain the current operating hours of the Wagner Service Unit until the Secretary submits to Congress a new report that accurately describes the current conditions at the Wagner Service Unit. | Native Americans | 2006-01-31 | 2006-02-16 | Executive Comment Requested from HHS. | House | Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | H001037 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the House that the Secretary of Health Services, acting through the Director of Indian Health Services (IHS), should: (1) evaluate for Congress the impact of reduction in emergency room services at the Wagner Service Unit of the IHS; and (2) maintain the current operating hours of the Wagner Service Unit until such evaluation is submitted. | 2023-01-13T04:49:15Z | |
| 103-hres-539 | 103 | hres | 539 | To encourage the President to establish an advisory commission on tribally controlled institutions of higher learning. | Native Americans | 1994-09-21 | 1994-10-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. | House | Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2] | NM | R | S000463 | 20 | Urges the President to issue an Executive order: (1) fostering the advancement of the National Education Goals for American Indians; (2) promoting Federal assistance for tribally controlled and operated post-secondary institutions; and (3) establishing an advisory commission on tribally controlled institutions of higher learning. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hres-233 | 94 | hres | 233 | Resolution disapproving proposed deferral of budget authority No. D75-63, as modified by D75-63A, relating to funds for Bureau of Indian Affairs road construction, as transmitted to the Congress in the President's messages of October 4, 1974, and January 30, 1975. | Native Americans | 1975-02-21 | 1975-02-21 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Jones, Robert E., Jr. [D-AL-5] | AL | D | J000248 | 22 | Disapproves the proposed deferral of budget authority numbered D75-63, as modified by D75-63A, relating to funds for Bureau of Indian Affairs road construction, as transmitted to the Congress in the President's message of October 4, 1974, and January 30, 1975. | 2024-08-01T19:20:38Z | |
| 94-hres-107 | 94 | hres | 107 | Resolution that the House of Representatives disapproves the plan submitted by the Secretary of the Interior, pursuant to the provisions of the act of October 19, 1973 (87 Stat. 466), providing for the distribution of funds appropriated in satisfaction of an award of the Indian Claims Commission to the Cowlitz Tribe of Indians in docket No. 218. | Native Americans | 1975-01-28 | 1975-01-28 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 0 | States that the House of Representatives disapproves the plan submitted by the Secretary of the Interior providing for the distribution of funds appropriated in satisfaction of an award of the Indian Claims Commission to the Cowlitz Tribe of Indians of Washington. | 2024-08-01T19:20:36Z |
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