Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 8, 2021Native Americans
H.Res. 709
Recognizing that the land that is now known as the United States of America was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples known as Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 8, 2021)
This resolution honors the legacy of Indigenous peoples who inhabited the land before the establishment of the United States. It also calls on state and local governments to encourage formal land acknowledgements before public or ceremonial events.
What just happenedOct 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Who’s behind it
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseOct 8, 2021
- Oct 9, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
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