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.
This resolution (SRES 209) is a symbolic Senate measure recognizing May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It formally celebrates the historical contributions of these communities to the United States, highlighting their diverse cultural impact and achievements. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it simply encourages the Senate to observe the month with recognition of these communities' roles in U.S. history. It follows longstanding tradition, as May was chosen to honor key milestones including the arrival of Japanese immigrants and Chinese laborers on the transcontinental railroad.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
Senate Passage
May 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced May 11, 2023
Last action May 18, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
May 18, 2023
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1728-1729)
upper
May 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1728-1729)
upper
May 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
May 11, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1630-1631)
upper
May 11, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 33 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
Co
Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Dianne Feinstein
DDemocratic
Co
Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
Co
Jack Reed
DDemocratic
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