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Introduced
09/28/2023
09/28/2023
In Committee
09/28/2023
09/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to designate Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a legal public holiday, to replace the term ‘‘Columbus Day’’ with the term ‘‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’’, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Indigenous Peoples' Day Act, proposes to amend federal law to designate Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal public holiday on the second Monday of October, replacing the existing Columbus Day. The bill also requires that any existing references to "Columbus Day" in laws, rules, or regulations be deemed to refer to "Indigenous Peoples' Day" going forward. The purpose of this bill is to recognize and honor the indigenous peoples of the United States instead of celebrating the legacy of Christopher Columbus.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Martin Heinrich (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Angus King (I),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2970/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2970/BILLS-118s2970is.pdf |
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