H.Res. 709 · 117th Congress · House

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.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Introduced
Oct 8, 21
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 09, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

  2. OCT 08, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. OCT 08, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. OCT 08, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Committees

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Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee

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Referred: Oct 9, 2021

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Oct 8, 2021

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