September 26, 2000
(House)
H.R. 4904 - To Express the Policy of the United States Regarding the United States Relationship with Native Hawaiians
(Rep. Abercrombie (D) Hawaii and Rep. Kildee (D) Michigan)
The Administration supports H.R. 4904 as reported, which would affirm and
acknowledge the political relationship between the United States and Native
Hawaiians. By clarifying the political status of Native Hawaiians, this
bill would acknowledge the right of Native Hawaiians to self-governance
over their own internal affairs. The Administration is committed to
working with the Native Hawaiian people and the Congress to implement the
steps to Federal recognition, self-governance, and self-determination of
the Native Hawaiian people outlined in this bill. In addition, the
Administration plans to work with the Senate to address some remaining
technical concerns.
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