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Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as ``Indigenous Peoples' Day'' to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Summary
This resolution expresses support for designating the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples and their contributions to the United States. The resolution notes that over 200 municipalities and 17 states already recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day on this date, which currently coincides with the Federal holiday Columbus Day. The resolution honors the unique contributions Indigenous Peoples have made to the United States and encourages observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The resolution supports the designation of Indigenous Peoples' Day as a Federal holiday.
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Sponsor (1)
22 cosponsors
- Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large] (R-MP)
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC)
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA)
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR)
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH)
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN)
- Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK)
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS)
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA)
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA)
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA)
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] (D-MA)
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE)
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA)
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI)
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME)
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI)
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA)
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS)
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV)
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI)
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ)
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- NULL $36,825
- HDC CONSTRUCTION $6,600
- GOLDMAN SACHS $6,600
- DIVERSIFIED PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP $6,200
- WTRSHD CAPITAL LLC $5,800
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Actions (2)
- Oct 14, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. · house
- Oct 14, 2025 Submitted in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 14, 2025
Mrs. Torres of California (for herself, Mr. Cole, and Ms. Davids of Kansas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Whereas currently over 200 municipalities and 17 States celebrate “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” on the second Monday of October; Whereas Columbus Day is a Federal holiday, established by order of President Roosevelt in 1937, and is officially recognized by some cities and States around the country on the second Monday of October; Whereas Columbus Day does not currently provide an opportunity to reflect on the stories and perseverance of the Indigenous People of lands that are now part of the United States; Whereas, prior to Western contact, Indigenous Peoples lived and flourished in the lands that are now part of the United States for thousands of years; Whereas the Western contact of the lands that are now part of the United States led to the suppression, forced assimilation, and genocide of Indigenous Peoples and their cultures; Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes and values the vast contributions made to the United States by Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge, science, philosophy, arts, and culture; Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes its responsibility to honor the history, traditions, and cultural contributions of the Indigenous Peoples of the United States; and Whereas the second Monday in October would be an appropriate date to designate as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day”: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors and recognizes the unique contributions Indigenous Peoples have made to the United States of America;
(2) encourages the people of the United States to observe “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” with appropriate ceremonies and activities that celebrate and promote awareness of Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture; and
(3) supports the designation of “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” as a Federal holiday. <all>
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