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To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for other purposes.

11/13/2007--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Native American Heritage Day Act of 2007 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day.

Encourages educational institutions to develop model educational curricula, in consultation with Native American governmental leaders, for purposes of recognizing a Native American Heritage Day, emphasizing the contributions of Native Americans to the United States and the world.

Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations to observe a Native American Heritage Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.



Latest Actions
  • 04/24/2008 - Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • 11/14/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • 11/13/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 11/13/2007 - Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
  • 11/13/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13818-13819)
  • 11/13/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13818)
  • 11/13/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 11/13/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 62.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.J.RES.62 Referred to Senate Committee after being Received from House11/17/2007
H.J.RES.62 Considered and Passed by House11/16/2007
H.J.RES.62 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House11/15/2007

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