Recognizing the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Res. 1576, would designate the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance." The purpose of this week would be to honor individuals who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools and to recognize the experiences of those who were victims and survivors of these schools.
The bill specifically addresses the history and lasting impacts of assimilation policies, such as those implemented through Indian boarding schools. These schools, funded by the Federal Government and often run by churches, aimed to remove Indigenous children from their cultures, beliefs, and languages. The resolution acknowledges the profound and often traumatic effects these policies have had on American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children, families, and communities, including intergenerational trauma and health disparities.
As a resolution, H.Res. 1576 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Its status is currently "Introduced." If passed by the House, a resolution does not require Senate approval and does not become law. It serves as an expression of the House's sentiment or opinion on a particular issue.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1576 do?
- This bill, H.Res. 1576, would designate the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance." The purpose of this week would be to honor individuals who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools and to recognize the experiences of those who were victims and survivors of these schools. The bill specifically addresses the history and lasting impacts of assimilation policies, such as those implemented through Indian boarding schools. These schools, funded by the Federal Government and often run by churches, aimed to remove Indigenous children from their cultures, beliefs, and languages. The resolution acknowledges the profound and often traumatic effects these policies have had on American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children, families, and communities, including intergenerational trauma and health disparities. As a resolution, H.Res. 1576 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Its status is currently "Introduced." If passed by the House, a resolution does not require Senate approval and does not become law. It serves as an expression of the House's sentiment or opinion on a particular issue.
- Has H.Res. 1576 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1576. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1576?
- H.Res. 1576 was sponsored by Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1576?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (24 Sep 2026).
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