SRES 598
114th Congress
Senate
Immigration
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
A resolution designating October 2016 as "Filipino American History Month".
Introduced: September 29, 2016
Introduced by:
Hirono, Mazie K.
Democratic
· Hawaii
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Sep 29, 2016
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6276)
Sep 29, 2016
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Designates October 2016 as Filipino American History Month.
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 their historic contributions to the United States.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6276)
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