Introduced
March 2, 2026
Mr. Schatz (for himself and Ms. Hirono) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Designating February 2026 as “Hawaiian Language Month” or “‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month”.
- (1) designates February 2026 as “Hawaiian Language Month” or “‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month”;
- (2) commits to preserving, protecting, and promoting the use, practice, and development of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i in alignment with the Native American Languages Act (25 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.); and
- (3) urges the people of the United States and interested groups to celebrate ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i.