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Recognizing Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole's Legacy and Hawaiian Homes Commission Act

This U.S. Senate resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, which established a homesteading program for Native Hawaiians. It highlights Delegate Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole's pivotal role in securing approximately 200,000 acres of land in Hawaii for indigenous people, aiming to support their communities and culture. The document also reaffirms the special trust relationship between the U.S. government and Native Hawaiians.
Key points
Establishment of a homesteading program for Native Hawaiians, providing them access to land.
Affirmation of the U.S. government's commitments to Native Hawaiians, including the management of trust lands.
Recognition of Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole's historical role in advocating for Native Hawaiian rights and interests.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_297
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-07-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing the commemorating Native Hawaiian Delegate Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole's lifelong advocacy on behalf of Hawai'i and the Native Hawaiian people on the 100th anniversary of his paramount congressional achievement-the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_297.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a homesteading program for Native Hawaiians, providing them access to land.
  • Affirmation of the U.S. government's commitments to Native Hawaiians, including the management of trust lands.
  • Recognition of Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole's historical role in advocating for Native Hawaiian rights and interests.
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 Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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