54 U.S.C. § 300313

Native Hawaiian

In this division, the term “Native Hawaiian” means any individual who is a descendant of the aboriginal people who, prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now constitutes Hawaii.

( Pub. L. 113–287, § 3 , Dec. 19, 2014 , 128 Stat. 3190 .)