Recognizing that the land that is now known as the United States of America was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples known as Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives.

United States117th CongressHRES-709House of Representatives
Latest legislative activity: Oct 9, 2021

Summary

Official Summary

This resolution honors the legacy of Indigenous peoples who inhabited the land before the establishment of the United States. It also calls on state and local governments to encourage formal land acknowledgements before public or ceremonial events.

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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    House of Representatives

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

    House of Representatives

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