Rep. Pingree, Members Make Push to Federally Recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 09, 2021
October 09, 2021
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2021:
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced she is cosponsoring legislation that would make Indigenous Peoples' Day a federal holiday, replacing Columbus Day. H.R. 5473, the Indigenous Peoples' Day Act, was recently introduced by Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA).
Maine is among the 13 states, including the District of Columbia, that recognizes Indigenous Peopl . . .
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced she is cosponsoring legislation that would make Indigenous Peoples' Day a federal holiday, replacing Columbus Day. H.R. 5473, the Indigenous Peoples' Day Act, was recently introduced by Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA).
Maine is among the 13 states, including the District of Columbia, that recognizes Indigenous Peopl . . .