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US HRes189
US HRes189Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history.
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Bill Summary
Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history.
AI Summary
This Resolution formally recognizes May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history and to acknowledge how these diverse communities enhance the rich tapestry of the United States and strengthen the Nation. The resolution highlights the historical significance of this observance, noting key events in May that mark the arrival of immigrants from Japan and the completion of the transcontinental railroad with substantial Chinese immigrant contributions, as well as acknowledging past legislative actions to address discrimination. It also points to the growing Asian American and Pacific Islander population, their increasing representation in government and the judiciary, and the ongoing need to ensure their access to resources and a voice in the United States.
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Government Affairs
Sponsors (42)
Judy Chu (D)*,
Xavier Becerra (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Madeleine Bordallo (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
John Conyers (D),
Joseph Crowley (WFP),
Susan Davis (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Eni Faleomavaega (D),
Marcia Fudge (D),
Tulsi Gabbard (D),
Al Green (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Colleen Hanabusa (D),
Michael Honda (D),
Steve Israel (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Charles Rangel (D),
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D),
Kilili Sablan (D),
Loretta Sanchez (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Jackie Speier (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 04/26/2013)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/189/all-info | 04/27/2013 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hres189ih/pdf/BILLS-113hres189ih.pdf | 04/27/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hres189ih/pdf/BILLS-113hres189ih.pdf.pdf | 04/27/2013 |
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