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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2025.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year, a holiday with roots dating back over 4,000 years in China and widely celebrated across East and Southeast Asia. The resolution explains that Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice, according to a lunisolar calendar, and extends for 15 days until the Lantern Festival. It acknowledges that the holiday is known by different names such as Seollal (Korean) and T?t (Vietnamese) and has become a global celebration through the Asian diaspora. The resolution highlights that Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans and non-Asian Americans in the United States, featuring community activities, cultural performances, and family reunions. Traditionally, the holiday is a time for wishing good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness. Specifically, this resolution formally recognizes the cultural importance of Lunar New Year, expresses respect for Asian Americans and other celebrants, and extends wishes for a happy and prosperous new year during the Year of the Snake.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (52)
Grace Meng (D)*,
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
André Carson (D),
Ed Case (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Jimmy Gomez (D),
Al Green (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Young Kim (R),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Doris Matsui (D),
Dave Min (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Suhas Subramanyam (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Derek Tran (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 01/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/75/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres75/BILLS-119hres75ih.pdf |
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