SRES 80 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

SRES 80 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month." It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the cultural significance of the Hawaiian language through a congressional declaration. The resolution encourages voluntary public celebration and aligns with existing efforts to support the language, referencing its historical context and revitalization since the 1960s. It directly affects all U.S. citizens by inviting them to participate in activities promoting the language, without imposing any obligations.
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Introduced Feb 28, 2023 Last action Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S535)
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