Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
A 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.
A Democratic resolution with 13 Democratic cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S7117)
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
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day." The goal is to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples along with their shared history and culture. It notes that many municipalities and States already observe this day. The resolution highlights the history of Indigenous Peoples living on these lands for thousands of years prior to Western contact. It also aims to recognize the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the United States. Finally, it supports the official designation of this day as a Federal holiday.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill designates a federal holiday to celebrate and honor the history and culture of Indigenous Peoples.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill promotes the recognition and honoring of Indigenous Peoples' history and culture through a federal holiday.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of History and Culture: The resolution seeks to honor the history, traditions, and unique contributions of Indigenous Peoples, including their knowledge, science, philosophy, arts, and culture (Whereas clauses).
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Promotion of Awareness: The bill encourages the people of the United States to observe the day through ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture (Section 2).
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Official Designation: The resolution supports the official designation of "Indigenous Peoples' Day" as a Federal holiday (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill designates a federal holiday to celebrate and honor the history and culture of Indigenous Peoples.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill promotes the recognition and honoring of Indigenous Peoples' history and culture through a federal holiday.
- 10/14/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S7117)
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-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.
- 119-SRES-900: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
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