United States · Bill · S
S. 344 (108th)
Native Hawaiian Recognition Act of 2003
Introduced
11 February 2003
Last action
21 April 2004 · Reported
Status
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsors
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
20 June 2025
Summary
Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Relations (Office) within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Coordinating Group to: (1) coordinate Federal programs and 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 to Congress. Recognizes the right of the Native Hawaiian people to adopt organic governing documents. Provides that following the organization and election of a Native Hawaiian government and the adoption of such documents, the duly elected Native Hawaiian government shall submit those documents to the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to certify that: (1) such documents meet specified certifications; and (2) the State of Hawaii supports the recognition of such Native Hawaiian government as evidenced by a resolution or act of the Hawaiian State legislature. 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. Authorizes the United States, upon Federal recognition of the Native Hawaiian government, to enter into an agreement with the State and such government regarding the transfer of lands, resources, and assets dedicated to Native Hawaiian use.
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Timeline
11 February 2003
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2202-2204)
Source: IntroReferral
11 February 2003
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2201-2202)
Source: IntroReferral
11 February 2003
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
25 February 2003
Committee
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-27.
Source: Committee
14 May 2003
Reported
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
27 June 2003
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.
Source: Calendars
27 June 2003
Reported
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-85.
Source: Committee
27 June 2003
Reported
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-85.
Source: Committee
2 July 2003
Reported
Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
Source: Floor
21 April 2004
Reported
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Reported to Senate · 27 June 2003 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 11 February 2003 · Download file
Documents
6 official files
Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 27 June 2003
Reported to Senate (PDF)
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 27 June 2003
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 February 2003
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Sponsors
- Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
- · slia00 · Other
Related records
- related to → To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, and for other purposes.
- related to → Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2004
- amends ← SAMDT 3043
- amends ← SAMDT 3576
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/344
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/s/344
- us · 108-s-344 · source updated 20 June 2025