What is the current status of HRES 794?

HRES 794 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HRES 794?

HRES 794 was sponsored by Sharice Davids (D), Rep.

Honors National Orange Shirt Week

IntroducedOctober 8, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Native Americans

Why This Matters

This resolution recognizes the week of September 30th as National Orange Shirt Week to honor victims and survivors of Indian boarding schools.

If you are part of an Indigenous community, this resolution acknowledges the painful history of boarding schools during National Orange Shirt Week.

Who this affects

Indigenous peoples · American Indian communities · Alaska Native communities · Native Hawaiian communities

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution establishes the week of September 30th as National Orange Shirt Week.
2It aims to honor the experiences of those forced to attend Indian boarding schools.
3The resolution recognizes the impact of these schools on Indigenous identities and cultures.
4It highlights the historical context of assimilation policies affecting Native American communities.

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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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Honors National Orange Shirt Week

IntroducedOctober 8, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Native Americans

Why This Matters

This resolution recognizes the week of September 30th as National Orange Shirt Week to honor victims and survivors of Indian boarding schools.

If you are part of an Indigenous community, this resolution acknowledges the painful history of boarding schools during National Orange Shirt Week.

Who this affects

Indigenous peoples · American Indian communities · Alaska Native communities · Native Hawaiian communities

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution establishes the week of September 30th as National Orange Shirt Week.
2It aims to honor the experiences of those forced to attend Indian boarding schools.
3The resolution recognizes the impact of these schools on Indigenous identities and cultures.
4It highlights the historical context of assimilation policies affecting Native American communities.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document

Last changed 1 month ago · checked hourly