H.Res. 400 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, May 8, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRecognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This resolution officially recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important occasion. It celebrates the significant contributions that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made to United States history.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct effect on laws or policies. It's a statement from Congress acknowledging the importance of this heritage month, but it doesn't change anything about how the month is observed or funded.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 8, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 400
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY-6) · Introduced May 8, 2025 · Native Americans · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 8, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.”