This resolution designates May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and celebrates these communities' contributions to U.S. history. It notes that AANHPI communities represent more than 10 percent of the U.S. population, speak more than 100 language dialects, and have shaped the nation since its founding, including building the transcontinental railroad and serving at every level of government and the military. The resolution also acknowledges historic injustices against these communities, from the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II to a recent surge in anti-Asian hate crimes, and calls for continued progress in representation and access.
Congressional Summary
This resolution recognizes 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.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-04-30
- Date Added
- 2026-06-08
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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