Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 571
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 12, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 12, 2017
Latest Action
Oct 12, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
571
Congress
115
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
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California
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District of Columbia
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as:

  • a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans; and
  • a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans, and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.
Text (1)
October 12, 2017
Actions (2)
10/12/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
10/12/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:19 PM