The Joint House Resolution (J.R.H.) from the Vermont House of Representatives reaffirms the state's support for the Native American Indian tribes and bands recognized by the legislature, specifically the Western Abenaki tribes. The resolution highlights the historical presence of these tribes in Vermont, citing that at least 1,700 Vermonters are direct descendants of these indigenous peoples, and references archaeological evidence of their farming practices dating back to the 1100s A.D. It also acknowledges the oral traditions of the Western Abenaki that connect them to the Champlain Valley.

Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the importance of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs, which was established to recognize the contributions of Native Americans to the state and to set criteria for future recognition of tribes. The General Assembly has already recognized several tribes, including the Elnu Abenaki and the Missisquoi, among others. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs, reinforcing the state's commitment to supporting these communities and their historical legitimacy.