Native American Heritage Day Act of 2008
Public Law 110-370 · H.J.Res. 62 · 110th Congress · began in the House
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 8, 2008 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Baca (D-CA-43)
Cosponsors (83): Rep. Dale Kildee, Rep. Nick Rahall,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Native American Heritage Day Act of 2008 - Designates Friday, November 28, 2008, as Native American Heritage Day.
Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to observe such Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, including activities relating to: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments as well as the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 3585Identical bill
Native American Heritage Day Act of 2007
S.Res. 400Related bill
A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor of the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 21 actions.
- Oct 8, 2008Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 110-370.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Sep 30, 2008FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Sep 26, 2008Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Andrews asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
- OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
- OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 22, 2008FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 31, 2008CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 926.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-435.
- Apr 24, 2008CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Nov 14, 2007CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Nov 13, 2007FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 62.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.