Introduced
September 24, 2026
Mr. Heinrich (for himself, Mr. Luján, Mr. King, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Warren, Mr. Schatz, Ms. Smith, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Padilla, and Mr. Booker) 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 2026 as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
- (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.