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Bill114th CongressFiled May 26, 2016Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.Res. 481

A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2016 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 26, 2016)

Recognizes the significance of May 2016 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of the United States.

What just happenedMay 26, 2016

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297-3298)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
24 cosponsors20 D4 R
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  1. May 26, 2016Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297-3298)

  2. May 26, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297-3298)

  3. May 26, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateMay 26, 2016

Recognizes the significance of May 2016 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of the United States.

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 26, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the significance of May 2016 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of the United States.

A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2016 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage M… — Informed