Senator Akaka reintroduces the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011

U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) introduces the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011. The bill would extend to Native Hawaiians the opportunity to build a government-to-government relationship with the United States, a right already enjoyed by 565 federally recognized tribes across the U.S. mainland and in Alaska. The bill has the support of President Barack Obama and the U.S Departments of Justice and Interior, the American Bar Association, the National Congress of American Indians, the Alaska Federation of Natives, and groups throughout the Native Hawaiian community. 66 percent Hawaii residents support federal recognition for Native Hawaiians, including 82 percent of Native Hawaiians, according to a poll published by the Honolulu Advertiser in May 2010.

For more information visit Senator Akaka's website at akaka.senate.gov.

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