Bill · H.Res. 1061· House(119-HRES-1061)

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.

Age: 51 years

New York

Introduced: 2/12/2026
Last activity: 2/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Grace Meng
Cosponsors: - 53 - 3

Arts, Culture, Religion

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year in 2026. It notes that the holiday begins after the second new moon following the winter solstice and extends for 15 days until the Lantern Festival. The text highlights that the celebration has been expanded globally by the Asian diaspora and is observed by millions of people in the United States. The resolution identifies specific cultural names for the holiday, such as Seollal and Tết. Finally, the House of Representatives intends to express respect for Asian Americans and those celebrating worldwide during the Year of the Horse.

Yes

Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution expresses respect and offers well wishes specifically to Asian Americans celebrating the holiday.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The resolution honors the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year celebrated by Asian Americans.