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A 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.

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.

Introduced Oct 14, 2025

Latest action (Oct 14, 2025) Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S7117)

Referred to
Indian Affairs Committee
Policy area
Native Americans

Summary

This resolution expresses Senate support for designating the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day." It honors the contributions Indigenous Peoples have made to the United States and encourages people to observe the day with ceremonies and activities. The resolution also supports making "Indigenous Peoples' Day" an official Federal holiday, noting that over 200 municipalities and 17 states already observe it on the second Monday of October.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)
15 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. Oct 14, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S7117) · senate
  2. Oct 14, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 14, 2025

Mr. Heinrich (for himself, Mr. Lujan, Mr. Booker, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Hickenlooper, Ms. Hirono, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Warren, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Schatz, and Mr. Schiff) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs

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 United States 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 Peoples of the 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 Western contact with 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 Senate recognizes and values the vast contributions made to the United States by Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge, science, philosophy, arts, and culture; Whereas the Senate 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 2025 would be an appropriate date to designate as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day”: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—

(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 official designation of “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” as a Federal holiday. <all>

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