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HRES 1243 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

In plain language: This resolution formally recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate the communities' contributions to the United States. It honors historic trailblazers in government, military service, and culture, while also formally acknowledging a history of discriminatory federal laws, forced wartime relocations, and targeted violence against these groups.

Provisional — our plain-language summary, pending review.

  1. Apr 30, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  2. Apr 30, 2026Submitted in House
Provisionalunreviewed: impact, issue tags, provisions, stakeholders, summary
People affectedThe text is a symbolic resolution of recognition and does not directly regulate, mandate benefits for, or legally affect any population, though it references historical figures and groups.
Fiscal magnitudeno CBO estimate published
Reach5provisional — pending reviewrigor: heuristic llm
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What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

  1. The House of Representatives officially recognizes the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate the historical contributions of these communities to the United States.

    Sec. 1provisional
  2. The House of Representatives formally recognizes that Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities strengthen and enrich the diversity of the United States.

    Sec. 2provisional

Who it affects

Who it helps · who it burdens.

Who it helps

  • Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific IslandersThe House of Representatives officially recognizes and celebrates their heritage month, historical contributions, and role in strengthening the diversity of the United States.provisional

Dollar-level funding (FEC sector totals) — coming in a later phase.

Issues

What this bill touches.

Race-conscious policy+10

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