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HRES 76 109th Congress House

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…

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Official title: 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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It was not agreed to before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 9, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Feb 9, 2005
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 Latest action February 9, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Oct 25, 2005
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jul 12, 2005
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 17, 2005
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 3, 2005
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Apr 20, 2005
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Feb 9, 2005
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 76: 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.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-76/
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"H. Res. 76: 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.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-76/.
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H. Res. 76, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-76/.
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[H. Res. 76: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-76/)
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