S.Res. 83 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Feb 19, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month
This resolution sets aside February 2025 as a month to recognize and celebrate the Hawaiian language, also called 'Ōlelo Hawai'i. It's a ceremonial designation meant to draw attention to the language and its cultural significance.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial recognition with no direct changes to laws or policies for individuals. It's meant to encourage awareness of Hawaiian language and culture during that month, but doesn't require any specific actions or affect daily life for most people.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 19, 2025)
This resolution designates February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month or 'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 83
RESOLUTION
A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".
Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) · Introduced Feb 19, 2025 · Native Americans · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 19, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1042)”