A resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".

The resolution highlights the historical context of the Hawaiian language, `Olelo Hawai`i , as the Native language of Native Hawaiians, which was widely spoken before its effective ban in 1896 following the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai`i. This ban led to the language's near extinction by the 1980s, with very few fluent speakers remaining. Since the 1960s, Native Hawaiians have led a significant grassroots revitalization movement, establishing Hawaiian language immersion programs from preschool through doctorate levels and securing its recognition as an official state language in 1978. These efforts also inspired systemic policy reforms, including the removal of the teaching ban and the enactment of the Native American Languages Act . The resolution notes a continued federal commitment to Native American language revitalization, reinforced by the Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022 . Ultimately, the Senate designates February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month," committing to its preservation and urging the public to celebrate `Olelo Hawai`i through appropriate activities and programs.