Brian Schatz (D-HI)
A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1042)
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
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month." It acknowledges the history of the Hawaiian language, including its role in the Kingdom of Hawai'i and the subsequent ban on its instruction. The text highlights grassroots revitalization efforts led by Native Hawaiians through various educational programs. It further notes legislative actions such as the Native American Languages Act and the Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022. Finally, the resolution commits to preserving and promoting the use of 'Olelo Hawai'i.
Yes
- Scored +7
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The resolution specifically promotes the preservation and development of the Native Hawaiian language.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution supports the preservation and promotion of the Native Hawaiian language, which is central to the cultural identity of indigenous people.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into public schools?
By promoting language revitalization, the resolution supports the continued use of immersion programs in the state education system.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Designation of February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month": This provides a specific timeframe to celebrate and encourage the use of the Hawaiian language (Section 1).
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Preservation and Promotion of Language: The resolution commits to preserving, protecting, and promoting the use, practice, and development of 'Olelo Hawai'i in alignment with the Native American Languages Act (Section 2).
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Encouragement of Support: The resolution urges the people of the United States and interested groups to celebrate the month with activities and programs that demonstrate support for the language (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided 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 resolution specifically promotes the preservation and development of the Native Hawaiian language.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution supports the preservation and promotion of the Native Hawaiian language, which is central to the cultural identity of indigenous people.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — By promoting language revitalization, the resolution supports the continued use of immersion programs in the state education system.
- 2/19/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1042)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii