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HRES 136 · in committee · symbolic

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

What this bill does

  • The bill designates February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month to recognize the Hawaiian language.
  • This affects Hawaiian language speakers and communities seeking to preserve indigenous language.
  • The measure is symbolic with no direct fiscal cost or implementation mechanism required.

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  1. 01

    What role should the federal government play in recognizing and preserving indigenous languages through symbolic designations?

  2. 02

    How might designating a month for Hawaiian language impact efforts to revitalize the language among younger generations in Hawaii?

  3. 03

    What other indigenous or minority languages might deserve similar federal recognition, and on what criteria should Congress decide?

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Sponsor · D-HI-2

Jill N. Tokuda

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Introduced 2025-02-13

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-02-13 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  2. 2025-02-13 · Committee

    Submitted in House

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