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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1526

Bill 118 HRES 1526, also known as the "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance" bill, seeks to recognize the week of September 30th as a time to honor those who were compelled to attend Indian boarding schools. These schools were established with the goal of assimilating Native American children into mainstream American culture, often resulting in the loss of their cultural identity and trauma.

The bill aims to acknowledge the experiences of Indian boarding school victims and survivors, many of whom faced abuse, neglect, and cultural erasure during their time at these institutions. By designating a specific week to remember and honor these individuals, the bill seeks to raise awareness about this dark chapter in American history and promote healing and reconciliation within Native American communities.

If passed, this legislation would serve as a meaningful gesture of recognition and remembrance for the countless individuals who were impacted by the Indian boarding school system. It would also provide an opportunity for education and reflection on the lasting effects of this traumatic period in Native American history.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1526

This resolution recognizes National Orange Shirt Week or National Week of Remembrance, which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools. The resolution also recognizes the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1526

Bill HRES 1526 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 1, 2024. Bill HRES 1526 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 1, 2024. Bill HRES 1526's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of October 1, 2024

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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.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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1526

Sharice Davids

Kansas(Democrat)

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