Vote to pass a bill allowing Native Hawaiians to organize a
governing body that would be recognized by the U.S. government.
Reaffirms that Native Hawaiians have the right to autonomy in
their internal affairs, the right of self-determination and
self-governance, the right to reorganize a governing entity, and
the right to become economically self-sufficient (Sec. 4).
Defines "Native Hawaiian" as someone who is either a direct
descendant of the indigenous people who exercised sovereignty
and resided on the islands that currently comprise the State of
Hawaii before Jan. 1, 1893, or who is, or is a direct descendant
of, an indigenous person who was eligible for the programs
authorized by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act in 1921 (Sec.
3). Establishes the United States Office for Native Hawaiian
Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior
(Sec. 5). Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency
Coordinating Group to address issues between the Department of
the Interior and other Federal agencies tha