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H.R. 862 (111th)

To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian government and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian government, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

4 February 2009

Last action

23 July 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Sponsors

Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]

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5 December 2025

Summary

Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Affairs (Office) within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Attorney General to designate a Department of Justice official to assist the Office in the implementation and protection of the rights of Native Hawaiians and their political, legal, and trust relationship with the United States. Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Task Force to: (1) coordinate federal policies or actions that may significantly or uniquely affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; (2) assure that each federal agency develops a policy on consultation with Native Hawaiians; and (3) assure the participation of such agencies in the development of an annual report on the Task Force. Establishes a process for development of a membership roll for organizing a Native Hawaiian Interim Governing Council and for election of a Native Hawaiian government. Recognizes the right of the Native Hawaiian people to adopt organic governing documents. Extends federal recognition to the government as the representative governing body of the Native Hawaiian people upon election of officers and certification by the Secretary. Permits the United States, upon federal recognition of the Native Hawaiian government, to enter into an agreement with the state of Hawaii and such government regarding the transfer of lands, resources, and assets dedicated to Native Hawaiian use.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to House Natural Resources

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E210)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 23 July 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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