119-hres809

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 809 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 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.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 October 14, 2025

 Mrs. Torres of California (for herself, Mr. Cole, and Ms. Davids of 
 Kansas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
 Committee on Natural Resources

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 RESOLUTION

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.

Whereas currently over 200 municipalities and 17 States celebrate ``Indigenous 
 Peoples' Day'' on the second Monday of October;
Whereas Columbus Day is a Federal holiday, established by order of President 
 Roosevelt in 1937, and is officially recognized by some cities and 
 States around the country on the second Monday of October;
Whereas Columbus Day does not currently provide an opportunity to reflect on the 
 stories and perseverance of the Indigenous People of lands that are now 
 part of the United States;
Whereas, prior to Western contact, Indigenous Peoples lived and flourished in 
 the lands that are now part of the United States for thousands of years;
Whereas the Western contact of the lands that are now part of the United States 
 led to the suppression, forced assimilation, and genocide of Indigenous 
 Peoples and their cultures;
Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes and values the vast 
 contributions made to the United States by Indigenous Peoples' 
 knowledge, science, philosophy, arts, and culture;
Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes its responsibility to honor the 
 history, traditions, and cultural contributions of the Indigenous 
 Peoples of the United States; and
Whereas the second Monday in October would be an appropriate date to designate 
 as ``Indigenous Peoples' Day'': Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) honors and recognizes the unique contributions 
 Indigenous Peoples have made to the United States of America;

    (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
 ``Indigenous Peoples' Day'' with appropriate ceremonies and 
 activities that celebrate and promote awareness of Indigenous 
 Peoples and their shared history and culture; and

    (3) supports the designation of ``Indigenous Peoples' Day'' 
 as a Federal holiday.
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