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A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-83| Senate 
| Updated: 2/19/2025
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Hawaiian language, or `Olelo Hawai`i, is the Native language of the aboriginal people of Hawai`i, which faced near extinction after a 1896 law banned its instruction in schools. A significant grassroots revitalization movement, led by Native Hawaiians since the 1960s, has established immersion schools, state education programs, and university initiatives. These efforts led to `Olelo Hawai`i being recognized as an official state language in 1978 and the teaching ban being lifted in 1986. Federal legislation, including the Native American Languages Act and the Native American Language Resource Center Act, further reinforces the commitment to preserving Indigenous languages. The State of Hawai`i already designates February as `Olelo Hawai`i Month to celebrate and encourage its use. This resolution formally designates February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "`Olelo Hawai`i Month." It commits the Senate to preserving, protecting, and promoting the use, practice, and development of `Olelo Hawai`i, urging the public to celebrate with appropriate activities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-546
A resolution designating February 2024 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-80
A resolution designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 19, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1042)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-546
    A resolution designating February 2024 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-80
    A resolution designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".


  • February 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 19, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1042)

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-136: Expressing support for the designation of February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-83| Senate 
| Updated: 2/19/2025
The Hawaiian language, or `Olelo Hawai`i, is the Native language of the aboriginal people of Hawai`i, which faced near extinction after a 1896 law banned its instruction in schools. A significant grassroots revitalization movement, led by Native Hawaiians since the 1960s, has established immersion schools, state education programs, and university initiatives. These efforts led to `Olelo Hawai`i being recognized as an official state language in 1978 and the teaching ban being lifted in 1986. Federal legislation, including the Native American Languages Act and the Native American Language Resource Center Act, further reinforces the commitment to preserving Indigenous languages. The State of Hawai`i already designates February as `Olelo Hawai`i Month to celebrate and encourage its use. This resolution formally designates February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "`Olelo Hawai`i Month." It commits the Senate to preserving, protecting, and promoting the use, practice, and development of `Olelo Hawai`i, urging the public to celebrate with appropriate activities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-546
A resolution designating February 2024 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-80
A resolution designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 19, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1042)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-546
    A resolution designating February 2024 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-80
    A resolution designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".


  • February 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 19, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1042)
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-136: Expressing support for the designation of February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted