United StatesHouse would recognize October 2026 as Filipino American History Month
The House would recognize October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and encourages people to learn about Filipino American history and culture.
What it does
The House would recognize Filipino American History Month as a time to remember Filipino Americans’ contributions and encourages people to mark the month with suitable programs and activities.
Argument forMore research and learning about Filipino American history could help people recognize contributions that have often been overlooked.
Argument againstPeople may see the House’s call for activities as symbolic, since the resolution does not require schools or other groups to hold programs.
More detail
The House recognizes Filipino American History Month and urges people across the country to observe it with suitable programs and activities. The resolution concerns Filipino American History Month, observed in October. The month being recognized is October 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 1Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Introduced
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