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Jill Tokuda (D-HI)

Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.

H.Res. 1590 · House resolution Commemorations

A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month. It highlights the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians to the United States. The text acknowledges past historical events, including the unlawful overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai`i. It also notes actions by the Trump administration to reduce Federal bureaucracy and propose closing certain federal institutes. Finally, the resolution encourages federal agencies and educational institutions to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +6

    Would Asian Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution explicitly honors the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirms federal trust responsibilities.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution supports designating Hawaiian History Month to recognize the culture and history of Native Hawaiians and advance reconciliation.

  • Scored +4

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution acknowledges historical events and the federal trust relationship regarding the Native Hawaiian Community.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.