U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1590: 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.
Status: In committee, September 28, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 28, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1590 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2026 Ms. Tokuda (for herself and Mr. Case ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION 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. Whereas Native Hawaiians are the indigenous people of Hawai'i with a rich history and cultural legacy rooted in centuries of self-sufficiency, land stewardship, innovation, and community-building across the Hawaiian archipelago; Whereas 19th century Native Hawaiian historians and scholars, including Samuel Mānaiakalani Kamakau, Davida (David) Malo, Zepherin (Kepelino) Kuhōpū Kahō'āli'i Keauokalani, and Ioane (John) Papa 'Ī'ī, documented Hawaiian history and literature on Native Hawaiian genealogies, practices, and stories that contemporary historians and cultural practitioners draw upon today; Whereas the Kingdom of Hawai'i was an internationally recognized sovereign nation, maintaining diplomatic and economic relations with the United States and other nations; Whereas individual members of the royal families of the Kingdom of Hawai'i demonstrated commitment to the welfare of the people of Hawai'i and the advancement of the Native Hawaiian Community, including-- (1) Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop, a princess of the Kingdom of Hawai'i whose …
Sponsors
- Jill Tokuda (D, HD-002) · primary sponsor
- Ed Case (D, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Common questions
- What is HR1590?
- HR1590 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): 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.
- What is the status of HR1590?
- In committee as of September 28, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (September 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1590?
- Jill Tokuda (D, HD-002), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1590?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1590
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