Bill · H.Res. 400· House(119-HRES-400)
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.
- Introduced
- 5/8/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Grace Meng
- Cosponsors
- - 41 - 1
- 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
H. Res. 400 is a resolution to recognize the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It highlights the historical contributions of these communities to the United States and acknowledges their diversity. The text notes various milestones, achievements in government, and the history of discrimination and hate crimes faced by these groups. Ultimately, the House of Representatives aims to celebrate these contributions and acknowledge how these communities strengthen the nation.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+10
The bill formally recognizes and celebrates Asian American heritage and contributions.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+10
The bill formally recognizes and celebrates Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The resolution acknowledges the history and contributions of immigrants from Asia and the Pacific.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Contributions: The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to U.S. history, which provides an opportunity for the public to understand their achievements and challenges. (Resolved section 1 and 2)
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Cultural Celebration: By recognizing the Heritage Month, it encourages the celebration of a diverse population composed of more than 70 distinct ethnicities and over 100 language dialects. (Whereas clauses)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Asian Americans+10Good For Native Americans+10Good For Immigrants+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 41 Cosponsors added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-1243: 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.
- 119-SRES-214: A resolution 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.
- 119-SRES-720: A resolution 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.
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