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OHA Applauds Passage Of The Hawaiian Recognition Bill In The U.S. House |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OHA applauds passage of the Hawaiian Recognition Bill in the U.S. House HONOLULU – “The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is very pleased that H.R. 2314 Substitute Amendment known as the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act (NHGRA) passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives today,” said Board of Trustees Chairperson Haunani Apoliona. She added, “Today’s vote is a major step in the century-long effort of Native Hawaiians to reconcile the history of past injustice and move forward together for all of Hawai‘i.”
OHA deeply appreciates the dedicated efforts of Hawai‘i’s Congressional Delegation, their staff and committees’ staff towards passage of this bill.
“OHA worked very hard to advocate for issues important to the Native Hawaiian community,” said Chief Executive Officer Clyde Nāmu'o. “We are hopeful that the remaining concerns of Governor Lingle and Attorney General Bennett can be resolved when the bill crosses over to the Senate,” said Nāmu'o.
With unrelenting efforts by the entire Hawaii Congressional Delegation, the State of Hawaii, OHA and other supporters, OHA looks forward to passage of the bill in the Senate. “We want to extend a special mahalo nui loa to Representatives Abercrombie and Hirono for their tireless efforts in finding common ground and getting us to this point. We especially congratulate Representative Abercrombie for insuring that action on this measure was given a high priority before his departure from the House of Representatives,” expressed Chairperson Apoliona.
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Hawaiian Recognition Bill process changes proposed |
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"Changes proposed in the process of finding common ground to move forward with passage of the Hawaiian Recognition Bill"On January 20, 2010, Attorney General Mark Bennett, with the concurrence of Governor Lingle, sent his letter transmitting proposed amendments to S. 1011 Substitute Amendment to the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation.
Attorney General Bennett has included in his proposed amendments some changes to the bill that address issues raised by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). These proposed changes addressing issues raised by OHA, are consistent with our constitutional and statutory
requirements.
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It is anticipated that the next step is an opportunity for the Attorney General and OHA to discuss concerns with the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation and U.S. Department of Justice to find common ground to achieve passage of a Hawaiian recognition bill that is fair and empowering for Native Hawaiians, and beneficial for all Hawai’i.
You'll also see here a copy of the Attorney General’s letter; the proposed amendments in a redlined version of the substitute amendment; and a document that sets forth each proposed amendment accompanied by a brief explanatory rationale for each proposed amendment.
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