IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 627 
Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 
as ‘‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’’ to celebrate and honor indigenous peoples 
and their shared history and culture. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 11, 2019 
Mrs. TORRES of California (for herself, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. DA-
VIDS of Kansas, and Ms. MCCOLLUM) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday 
in October as ‘‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’’ to celebrate 
and honor indigenous peoples and their shared history 
and culture. 
Whereas ‘‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’’ was first proposed in 
1977, by a delegation of Native Nations to the United 
Nations International Conference on Discrimination 
against Indigenous Populations in the Americas; 
Whereas currently over 50 municipalities and 10 States cele-
brate ‘‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’’ on the second Monday 
of October; 
Whereas Columbus Day is a Federal holiday, established by 
order of President Roosevelt in 1937, and is officially rec-
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ognized by some cities and States around the country on 
the second Monday of October; 
Whereas Columbus Day does not currently provide an oppor-
tunity to reflect on the colonization of North America by 
Europeans; 
Whereas prior to colonization, indigenous peoples lived and 
flourished in the Americas for thousands of years; 
Whereas the European colonization of North America led to 
the suppression, forced assimilation, and genocide of in-
digenous peoples and their cultures; 
Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes and values 
the vast contributions made to the United States by in-
digenous peoples’ knowledge, science, philosophy, arts, 
and culture; 
Whereas it is the responsibility of the House of Representa-
tives to foster inclusivity, racial equity, and justice for all 
people and oppose systemic practices that perpetuate op-
pression; 
Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes its respon-
sibility to honor the Nation’s indigenous roots, history, 
traditions, and cultural contributions; and 
Whereas the second Monday in October would be an appro-
priate date to designate as ‘‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’’: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors and recognizes the unique contribu-
tions indigenous peoples have made to the United 
States of America; 
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(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe ‘‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’’ with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities that celebrate and 
promote awareness of indigenous peoples and their 
shared history and culture; and 
(3) supports the official designation of ‘‘Indige-
nous Peoples Day’’. 
Æ 
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