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Recognizing and honoring the achievements and contributions of Native Americans of the United States and urging the establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans.

Introduced: February 9, 2005 See on congress.gov

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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Feb 9, 2005

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Urges Congress to amend the U.S. Code, or the President to issue an Executive order, to establish a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans.

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.

Encourages public elementary and secondary schools to enhance understanding of Native Americans by providing classroom instruction focusing on their achievements and contributions.

Encourages Americans of all backgrounds to observe the date established as Native American Day through appropriate ceremonies and activities.

What's happening now February 9, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

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