H.Res. 709 · 117th Congress

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.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2021-10-08
Latest action
2021-10-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

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.