A resolution designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".
SRES 80 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month." It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the cultural significance of the Hawaiian language through a congressional declaration. The resolution encourages voluntary public celebration and aligns with existing efforts to support the language, referencing its historical context and revitalization since the 1960s. It directly affects all U.S. citizens by inviting them to participate in activities promoting the language, without imposing any obligations.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 28, 2023
Last action Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S535)
upper
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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