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Expressing support for the designation of February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-136| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (5)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai`i' Month" . It highlights the historical significance of 'Olelo Hawai`i as the Native language of Hawaiians, which faced near extinction after a 1896 ban on its use in schools. However, a robust grassroots revitalization movement, initiated in the 1960s, has led to its resurgence through immersion programs and educational initiatives. The revitalization efforts inspired significant policy reforms, including the State of Hawai`i recognizing 'Olelo Hawai`i as an official language in 1978 and removing the school ban in 1986. Federal legislation, such as the Native American Languages Act of 1990 and the Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022, further solidified a commitment to preserving Indigenous languages. These acts have supported initiatives like the establishment of the first National Native American Language Resource Center at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to support the designation of this special month and commits to the ongoing preservation, protection, and promotion of 'Olelo Hawai`i. It urges all people of the United States and interested groups to actively celebrate 'Olelo Hawai`i Month with appropriate programs and activities. This collective effort aims to demonstrate continued support for the language's vitality and cultural importance.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • February 13, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-83: A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".
  • HRES 119-1089: Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

Expressing support for the designation of February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-136| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai`i' Month" . It highlights the historical significance of 'Olelo Hawai`i as the Native language of Hawaiians, which faced near extinction after a 1896 ban on its use in schools. However, a robust grassroots revitalization movement, initiated in the 1960s, has led to its resurgence through immersion programs and educational initiatives. The revitalization efforts inspired significant policy reforms, including the State of Hawai`i recognizing 'Olelo Hawai`i as an official language in 1978 and removing the school ban in 1986. Federal legislation, such as the Native American Languages Act of 1990 and the Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022, further solidified a commitment to preserving Indigenous languages. These acts have supported initiatives like the establishment of the first National Native American Language Resource Center at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to support the designation of this special month and commits to the ongoing preservation, protection, and promotion of 'Olelo Hawai`i. It urges all people of the United States and interested groups to actively celebrate 'Olelo Hawai`i Month with appropriate programs and activities. This collective effort aims to demonstrate continued support for the language's vitality and cultural importance.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • February 13, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (5)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-83: A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".
  • HRES 119-1089: Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted