Recognizing that the land that is now known as the United States of America was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples known as Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives.

H.Res. 709 is a non-binding resolution that formally recognizes Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives as the original inhabitants of the land that became the United States. The resolution honors the history and legacy of these Indigenous groups and encourages state and local governments to include formal land acknowledgments at the beginning of public or ceremonial events. Because this is a resolution rather than a bill, it does not create new laws or mandates, but instead serves as an official statement of congressional sentiment regarding the historical recognition of Indigenous peoples.