Senate Simple Resolution 761
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2020 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 Senate on Oct 26, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
761
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses the Senate's support for the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October 2020 as a testament to the 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 26, 2020
10/26/2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6599-6600)
10/26/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:20 PM