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HRES 1153 110th Congress House Commemorations Asian American ethnic groups Congressional tributes Pacific Islanders Special months

Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Introduced: April 24, 2008 Introduced by: Hirono, Mazie K. Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 21, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/19/2008 H4083)
May 21, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 5/19/2008 H4083)
May 21, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
May 19, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
May 19, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1153.
May 19, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4083-4086)
May 19, 2008
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 15, 2008
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 15, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Apr 24, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes that the incredible diversity of different racial and ethnic groups, including Asian American and Pacific Islander, is a source of strength for the United States.

Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is influential and crucial to the society and culture of the United States.

Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the goals and ideals of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Celebrates the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States.

What's happening now May 21, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 18
All 18 Democratic 18
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · May 15, 2008
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · May 15, 2008
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · May 15, 2008
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · May 1, 2008
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · May 1, 2008
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · May 1, 2008
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 1, 2008
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 1, 2008
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Thompson, Mike
California · May 1, 2008
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · May 1, 2008
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Apr 29, 2008
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Apr 29, 2008
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Apr 29, 2008
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Apr 29, 2008
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Green, Al
Texas · Apr 24, 2008
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Apr 24, 2008
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Apr 24, 2008
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Apr 24, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1153: Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1153/
MLA
"H. Res. 1153: Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1153/.
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H. Res. 1153, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1153/.
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