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Consent to Amendments in Hawaiian Homes Commission Act

This act concerns the U.S. government's consent to amendments in the law regarding lands for Native Hawaiians. It means that changes made by the State of Hawaii in 2017, which may affect the management and access to these lands, have been federally approved. For citizens of Hawaii, especially those of Hawaiian descent, this could impact land rights and family legacies.
Key points
The U.S. government consents to amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920.
These changes were made by the State of Hawaii in 2017 and concern land management.
The act aims to protect family legacies and land rights for Native Hawaiians.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_55
Sponsor: Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2]
Process start date: 2021-07-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Protecting Family Legacies Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_55.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government consents to amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920.
  • These changes were made by the State of Hawaii in 2017 and concern land management.
  • The act aims to protect family legacies and land rights for Native Hawaiians.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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