Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Native Americans
senate

Introduced on November 19, 2024 by Brian Emanuel Schatz

Cosponsors (45)

Legislation Details

  • Recognizes November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month.
  • Acknowledges the contributions of Native Americans to U.S. history and culture.
  • Notes the estimated population of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals in the U.S. as of 2020.
  • Celebrates the vibrant cultures, traditions, and community ties of Native Americans.
  • Highlights the importance of sharing Native American stories of tragedy, triumph, and perseverance.
  • Recognizes the influence of Indigenous languages on U.S. place names and culture.
  • Reaffirms Congress’s support for self-governance and self-determination for Native American communities.
  • Commits to strengthening government-to-government relationships with Indian Tribes.
  • Acknowledges the contributions of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to the U.S. Constitution.
  • References the Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009, reaffirming the relationship between the U.S. and Native American governments.
  • Celebrates Native American contributions in various fields, including agriculture, environmental stewardship, and the arts.
  • Recognizes the role of Native Americans in the Armed Forces and their historical contributions as code talkers in World War I and II.
  • Encourages observance of National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day through appropriate programs and activities.

Last updated 12/14/2024