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 794

The bill "Recognizing the week of September 30th as 'National Orange Shirt Week' or 'National Week of Remembrance'" introduced in the 119th Congress (H.Res. 794) aims to honor individuals who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools and to acknowledge the experiences of victims and survivors of Indian boarding schools. It highlights the significance of remembering this aspect of history and proposes a national week of remembrance for this purpose.

Congressional Summary of HRES 794

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 794

Bill HRES 794 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 8, 2025. Bill HRES 794 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on October 8, 2025. Bill HRES 794's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of October 8, 2025

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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.