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.

The Senate honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — no law or spending changes.

The details

Most people would notice no change in daily life. The Senate agreed to this resolution on April 30, 2026. It honors Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders during Heritage Month each May. Federal law already set that month aside. The Senate also states that these communities strengthen the country. No money is spent, and no rule changes. Much of the text is a history lesson. It names firsts, such as the first Asian American elected to Congress. It also names harm. The Senate points to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. It notes that about 125,000 people of Japanese descent were forced from their homes into camps during World War II. It says hate crimes against Asian Americans are still near three times the level seen before COVID-19.