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Indigenous Peoples' Day Act: Replacing Columbus Day as a Federal Holiday

This bill officially renames the federal public holiday observed on the second Monday in October. The holiday will be designated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, replacing Columbus Day in all federal laws and official papers. The legislation maintains the existing date of the holiday.
Key points
The name of the federal public holiday is changed from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The date of the holiday remains the second Monday in October.
All existing references to Columbus Day in federal law, rules, and regulations will be automatically treated as references to Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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Print number: 118_S_2970
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Indigenous Peoples' Day Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2970.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The name of the federal public holiday is changed from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
  • The date of the holiday remains the second Monday in October.
  • All existing references to Columbus Day in federal law, rules, and regulations will be automatically treated as references to Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM].

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 2025-12-30.

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