H.Res. 621 (112th): Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation’s history.

Introduced:
Apr 17, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA32]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.Res. 189 on Apr 26, 2013. See H.Res. 189 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on April 17, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 17, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 17, 2012
Cosponsors
53 cosponsors (53D) (show)
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House Oversight and Government Reform

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Last updated Apr 17, 2012.
4 pages

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4/17/2012--Introduced.
Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our nation's history. Recognizes that Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States.

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  • Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
  • Subtitle I: Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
  • Part A: Observances and Ceremonies
  • Chapter 1: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
  • Section 102: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month