A bill 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.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 6, 2001

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.Permits 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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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D–HI

Committees

Indian Affairs Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]

Legislative record

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Sep 21, 2001
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165.
Sep 21, 2001
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment. With written report No. 107-66.
Sep 21, 2001
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment. With written report No. 107-66.
Jul 24, 2001
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Apr 6, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Apr 6, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3757-3758)
Apr 6, 2001
Introduced in Senate

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Reported to Senate · Sep 21, 2001 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in Senate · Apr 6, 2001 Formatted Text PDF

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Discuss S.746, 107th Congress: A bill 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/746

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2001-09-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/s746/BILLS-107s746rs.htm

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Discuss S.746, 107th Congress: A bill 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/746

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2001-09-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/s746/BILLS-107s746rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.746, 107th Congress: A bill 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/746

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2001-09-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/s746/BILLS-107s746rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.746, 107th Congress: A bill 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/746

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2001-09-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/s746/BILLS-107s746rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.746 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.