Recognizing the week of September 30th as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.

House Resolution

H.Res. 794

119th Congress

Recognizing the week of September 30th as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Brownley

Representative

Democratic

CA-26

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This resolution aims to designate the week of September 30th as 'National Orange Shirt Week' or 'National Week of Remembrance'. The purpose is to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools and to recognize the experiences of these victims and survivors.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution aims to designate the week of September 30th as 'National Orange Shirt Week' or 'National Week of Remembrance'. The purpose is to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools and to recognize the experiences of these victims and survivors.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution recognizes the significance of National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution seeks to establish a national week to commemorate the victims and survivors of Indian boarding schools.
It encourages people to wear orange shirts during this week as a symbol of remembrance and support for those impacted by the boarding school system.
The resolution recognizes the traumatic experiences and lasting effects that the Indian boarding school system had on Indigenous communities.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would raise awareness and show national recognition for the historical mistreatment of Indigenous people in the Indian boarding school system. It would provide a dedicated time for Americans to reflect on this chapter of history and demonstrate solidarity with boarding school survivors and their families.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

794, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing the week of September 30th as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-794