Bill · H.R. 3551· House(119-HR-3551)

Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act

Age: 51 years

New York

Introduced: 5/21/2025
Last activity: 5/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Grace Meng
Cosponsors: - 56 - 0

Education

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to eligible entities. These grants support educational programs focused on the history of peoples of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent. The curriculum includes their role in settling and founding America, as well as the social and political environments that led to discriminatory laws. It also covers their contributions to American life, literature, the economy, and culture. The bill amends several existing education acts to ensure these histories are included in American history and civics education.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+9
The bill provides specific funding and recognition for the history and contributions of Asian Americans.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The bill promotes racial equity by funding the inclusion of often-overlooked Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander histories in curricula.
Would students be better off under this?+6
Students benefit from more inclusive and accurate historical perspectives in their education.