A resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".

Plain-English Summary

This is a simple resolution introduced in the U.S. Senate that would officially designate February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month," also known as "Olelo Hawai'i Month." The resolution is largely symbolic in nature, meaning it does not create new laws, spend government money, or require anyone to do anything. Instead, it serves as an official acknowledgment and recognition by the federal government.

The resolution is intended to celebrate and raise awareness of the Hawaiian language, which is one of the two official languages of the state of Hawaii (alongside English). The Hawaiian language, or Olelo Hawai'i, has deep cultural and historical roots among Native Hawaiian people and was once at risk of disappearing. In recent decades, there have been significant efforts to revitalize and preserve the language, including Hawaiian language immersion schools and community programs.

This resolution would primarily affect Native Hawaiian communities and others with ties to Hawaiian culture by giving their language formal national recognition for the month of February 2026. It could also draw broader public attention to Hawaiian language revitalization efforts. The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, which is the standard procedural next step before it could be voted on by the full Senate.