Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
USA119th CongressHRES-1061| House
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Grace Meng
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (56)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution formally recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year. It expresses the House of Representatives' deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals globally who celebrate this important occasion, specifically noting the Year of the Horse in 2026. The resolution highlights that Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans and others in the United States and worldwide, often involving community activities, cultural performances, and family reunions. Traditionally, this holiday is a time to wish others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness, and the House extends these wishes to all who observe it.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-808Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2020.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-98Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2019.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-890Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2022.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-120Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2021.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 118-1002Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 118-49Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2023.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 115-744Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2018.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 115-63Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2017.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Arts, Culture, Religion
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
USA119th CongressHRES-1061| House
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This resolution formally recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year. It expresses the House of Representatives' deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals globally who celebrate this important occasion, specifically noting the Year of the Horse in 2026. The resolution highlights that Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans and others in the United States and worldwide, often involving community activities, cultural performances, and family reunions. Traditionally, this holiday is a time to wish others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness, and the House extends these wishes to all who observe it.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-808Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2020.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-98Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2019.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-890Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2022.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-120Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2021.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 118-1002Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 118-49Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2023.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 115-744Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2018.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 115-63Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2017.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Grace Meng
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (56)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Arts, Culture, Religion
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted