US HR627 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Introduced on October 11 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-10-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Pending: House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 11 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-10-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Pending: House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution honors and recognizes the unique contributions indigenous peoples have made to the United States. The resolution also supports the official designation of an Indigenous Peoples Day.
Title
Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor indigenous peoples and their shared history and culture.
Sponsors
| Rep. Norma Torres [D-CA] | Rep. Debra Haaland [D-NM] | Rep. Don Young [R-AK] | Rep. Sharice Davids [D-KS] |
| Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] | Rep. Linda Sanchez [D-CA] | Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA] | Rep. Greg Stanton [D-AZ] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-15 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. |
| 2019-10-11 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 2019-10-11 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HR1189 (Related) 2020-10-09 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
General Native American affairs matters
Native Americans
U.S. history
Congressional tributes
General Native American affairs matters
Native Americans
U.S. history
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/627/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres627/BILLS-116hres627ih.pdf |
