Congress Formally Designates February 2026 as Hawaiian Language Month
February 26 – March 2, 2026
Where Things Stand
Active resolutions to designate February 2026 as Hawaiian Language Month are currently pending in both House and Senate committees. If passed, these measures would formalize federal recognition of 'Olelo Hawai'i, encouraging national participation in cultural programs and supporting the preservation of indigenous languages.
How We Got Here
Mar 01, 2026The Senate referred S.Res.625 to the Committee on the Judiciary to officially name February 2026 as Hawaiian Language Month. [S.Res. 625]
Feb 25, 2026H.Res.1089 was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to recognize the growth of the native Hawaiian language. [H.Res. 1089]
Feb 18, 2025A Senate resolution to designate February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month stalled after being referred to the Judiciary Committee. [S.Res. 83]
Policies— 4 policys
These four bills are companion measures introduced in the House and Senate to ensure the designation passes both chambers. Two bills focus on recognizing February 2025, while the other two establish the same recognition for February 2026.
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