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US HRes605
US HRes605Recognizing 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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Introduced
05/29/2014
05/29/2014
In Committee
05/29/2014
05/29/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
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 United States' history and its rich diversity. The resolution highlights that this heritage month was chosen due to key historical events, such as the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants and the completion of the transcontinental railroad with substantial contributions from Chinese immigrants. It acknowledges the vast diversity within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, their rapid population growth, and the numerous historical figures and elected officials from these communities who have made significant impacts in government, military, and other fields, while also noting that challenges remain in ensuring full access and representation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (35)
Judy Chu (D)*,
Xavier Becerra (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Madeleine Bordallo (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
John Conyers (D),
Joseph Crowley (WFP),
Susan Davis (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),
Barbara Lee (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Doris Matsui (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),
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 05/29/2014)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/605/all-info | 05/31/2014 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hres605ih/pdf/BILLS-113hres605ih.pdf | 06/01/2014 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hres605ih/pdf/BILLS-113hres605ih.pdf.pdf | 06/01/2014 |
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