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.
HRES 809 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day." It does not create new law or directly affect any individuals or communities, but rather encourages the public to observe this day through ceremonies celebrating Indigenous history and culture. The resolution highlights existing local and state observances (over 200 municipalities and 17 states) and notes that Columbus Day currently does not honor Indigenous contributions. It urges Americans to recognize Indigenous Peoples' enduring legacy and cultural impact, while supporting the eventual designation of this day as a Federal holiday.
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Introduced Oct 14, 2025
Last action Oct 14, 2025
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Oct 14, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
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Norma J. Torres
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
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Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Gwen Moore
DDemocratic
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Jennifer L. McClellan
DDemocratic
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Jill N. Tokuda
DDemocratic
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