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Expressing the Sense of Congress that the Eagle Staff shall be recognized as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and the first flag of the Americas, and to encourage programs promoting the cultural significance of the Eagle Staff.

H. Res. 83 · 116th Congress · Jan 28, 2019 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that—
(1)
we recognize the Eagle Staff as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and the First Nations;
(2)
we renew our commitment to cooperate with tribes, intergovernmental tribes, and Native American organizations, including Native American Veterans organizations to encourage programs promoting cultural education of the significance of the Eagle Staff; and
(3)
the United States is committed to inclusiveness for all Native Americans, the traditions and symbolism of the Eagle Staff, and that we encourage all units of the United States Government to incorporate these principles into their policies and practices.