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HRES 167 108th Congress House

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…

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Official title: 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 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 108th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
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
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 Latest action April 1, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
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.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jun 5, 2003
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 5, 2003
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 19, 2003
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 167: 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.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-167/
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"H. Res. 167: 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.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-167/.
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H. Res. 167, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-167/.
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[H. Res. 167: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-167/)
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