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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
A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Lunar New Year Day as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to add Lunar New Year Day as a new federal holiday in the United States by amending title 5 of the United States Code, which governs federal employees and holidays. Specifically, the bill would insert "Lunar New Year Day" into the list of federal holidays immediately following Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This means that federal employees would receive a paid day off to recognize and celebrate Lunar New Year, a significant cultural holiday observed by many Asian communities, including those of Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other East and Southeast Asian backgrounds. The bill, known as the "Lunar New Year Day Act," aims to officially recognize the cultural importance of this holiday and provide federal workers with an opportunity to celebrate. By adding this day to the list of federal holidays, the legislation would acknowledge the growing diversity of the United States and the contributions of Asian Americans to the nation's cultural fabric.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (40)
Grace Meng (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
André Carson (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (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),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Dave Min (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Marilyn Strickland (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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/794/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr794/BILLS-119hr794ih.pdf |
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