House Simple Resolution 621
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing support for the designation of the month of October 2019, as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 8, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
621
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the celebration of Filipino American History Month as a testament to the long and proud advancement of Filipino Americans and a time to renew efforts toward researching and examining the history of Filipino Americans to give all people of the United States an opportunity to learn about their contributions.
October 8, 2019
10/30/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8603)
10/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
10/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:43 PM