HRES 187 United States House · 118th Congress

Supporting the designation of February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

This resolution supports designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" (or "Ōlelo Hawai'i Month") to recognize the cultural significance of the Hawaiian language. It acknowledges the language's history as the native tongue of Native Hawaiians, its near extinction due to historical policies, and its revitalization through community efforts since the 1960s. The resolution urges Americans and organizations to celebrate the language through activities that promote its use and preservation, aligning with broader federal policy on Native languages. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new legal requirements or directly affect any specific group.
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Introduced Feb 28, 2023 Last action Feb 28, 2023
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