Bill · H.Res. 75· House(119-HRES-75)

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2025.

Age: 51 years

New York

Introduced: 1/28/2025
Last activity: 1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Grace Meng
Cosponsors: - 48 - 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

H. Res. 75 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2025. The text explains when the holiday begins according to the lunisolar calendar and notes that it extends for 15 days until the Lantern Festival. It highlights that the holiday is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans and many non-Asian Americans in the United States. The resolution also points out that participants travel to reunite with family and friends during this traditional time of good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to recognize the holiday, express deep respect for those who celebrate it, and wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year for the Year of the Snake.

Yes

Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill explicitly expresses respect for Asian Americans and recognizes their cultural traditions.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The resolution expresses respect for the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year celebrated by Asian Americans.