S.Res. 720 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted Apr 30, 2026, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRecognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This resolution honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions these groups have made to U.S. history. It's a formal statement from Congress recognizing the importance of this observance.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial resolution, so it doesn't change any laws or create direct effects on people's daily lives. It's Congress's way of officially acknowledging and celebrating the heritage and accomplishments of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Apr 30, 2026)
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.
2nd SessionS.Res. 720
RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Native Americans · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 30, 2026: “Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180-2181)”