A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 83

119th Congress

A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Schatz

D - HI

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

This resolution designates February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month or Olelo Hawaii Month, recognizing the importance of the Hawaiian language and supporting efforts to preserve and revitalize this indigenous language.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1042)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month or Olelo Hawaii Month, recognizing the importance of the Hawaiian language and supporting efforts to preserve and revitalize this indigenous language.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution designates February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month or 'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month
Also known as Olelo Hawaii Month
Commemorative resolution recognizing indigenous language
Supports Hawaiian language preservation efforts
Non-binding symbolic recognition
Raises awareness of Native Hawaiian culture

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This non-binding resolution supports Hawaiian language revitalization efforts, which have been ongoing since the language faced near extinction in the late 20th century. Hawaiian immersion schools and university programs have helped increase the number of speakers. Official recognition through this resolution raises awareness and may encourage continued support for language programs, though it has no direct legal or funding effect.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

83, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-83