Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 1089

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 26, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Jill Tokuda

D - HI

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This House resolution supports designating February 2026 as 'Hawaiian Language Month' to celebrate and raise awareness about the Hawaiian language ('Ōlelo Hawaiʻi). The resolution recognizes the cultural importance of this indigenous language and encourages its preservation and revitalization in Hawaii and beyond.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced2/26/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

This House resolution supports designating February 2026 as 'Hawaiian Language Month' to celebrate and raise awareness about the Hawaiian language ('Ōlelo Hawaiʻi). The resolution recognizes the cultural importance of this indigenous language and encourages it

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This House resolution supports designating February 2026 as 'Hawaiian Language Month' to celebrate and raise awareness about the Hawaiian language ('Ōlelo Hawaiʻi). The resolution recognizes the cultural importance of this indigenous language and encourages its preservation and revitalization in Hawaii and beyond.

Bill Number: 1089
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Title: Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".
Bill Number: 1089
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Summary: This House resolution supports designating February 2026 as 'Hawaiian Language Month' to celebrate and raise awareness about the Hawaiian language ('Ōlelo Hawaiʻi). The resolution recognizes the cultural importance of this indigenous language and encourages its preservation and revitalization in Haw

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This House resolution supports designating February 2026 as 'Hawaiian Language Month' to celebrate and raise awareness about the Hawaiian language ('Ōlelo Hawaiʻi). The resolution recognizes the cultural importance of this indigenous language and encourages its preservation and revitalization in Hawaii and beyond.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Formally recognizes February 2026 as a month dedicated to celebrating the Hawaiian language and Native Hawaiian culture
Highlights efforts to preserve and revitalize 'Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, an indigenous language that faced near-extinction due to historical suppression
Raises national awareness about the importance of protecting indigenous languages as vital components of American cultural heritage
This is a symbolic resolution that expresses Congressional support but does not create programs or allocate funding

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution primarily impacts Native Hawaiian communities by providing federal recognition of their language preservation efforts and cultural identity. It may encourage educational institutions, cultural organizations, and the general public to participate in Hawaiian language learning activities during February. While symbolic in nature, such recognition can boost visibility for language revitalization programs and reinforce the value of indigenous language preservation nationwide.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1089, 119th Congress (2026). "Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1089

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