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Removing Native American Mascots and Names from Schools and Sports

This resolution calls for the removal of Native American-themed logos and names from schools and professional sports teams. It aims to eliminate harmful stereotypes that negatively affect the self-esteem and academic success of Native students.
Key points
Removal of race-based Native logos in public schools receiving federal funding.
Call for national sports franchises to stop using unsanctioned Native names and symbols.
Focus on improving the mental health and academic opportunities of Native American youth.
Encouragement for the Secretary of Education to work directly with Tribal Nations on these changes.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_1045
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]
Process start date: 2026-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Calling on the Secretary of Education to work with stakeholders to immediately eliminate race-based Native logos, mascots, and names from State educational institutions, and calling on State educational institutions and national sports franchises to cease the unsanctioned use of such logos, mascots, and names.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_1045.

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 2026-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Removal of race-based Native logos in public schools receiving federal funding.
  • Call for national sports franchises to stop using unsanctioned Native names and symbols.
  • Focus on improving the mental health and academic opportunities of Native American youth.
  • Encouragement for the Secretary of Education to work directly with Tribal Nations on these changes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-10.

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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