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.

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.