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Recognizing and honoring the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States and urging the establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans.
Introduced: March 31, 2003
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 1, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Mar 31, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 31, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7256)
Mar 31, 2003
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States; (2) urges Congress to amend the United States Code, or the President to issue an Executive order, to establish a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans; (3) urges the States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and territories and possessions of the United States to observe the date established as Native American Day as a paid legal public holiday; (4) encourages public elementary and secondary schools in the United States to enhance understanding of Native Americans by providing classroom instruction focusing on their achievements and contributions to the United States; and (5) encourages Americans of all backgrounds to observe the date established as Native American Day through appropriate ceremonies and activities.
What's happening now
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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