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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2025.

USA119th CongressHRES-75| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (51)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (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)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution aims to formally recognize the profound cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year, an annual celebration observed by millions globally. It highlights the holiday's origins over 4,000 years ago in China and its widespread observance across East and Southeast Asia, including its recognition as Seollal among Koreans and Têt among Vietnamese. In observance of the 2025 Lunar New Year, designated as the Year of the Snake, the resolution expresses the House of Representatives' deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals worldwide who celebrate this important occasion. Furthermore, it extends wishes for a happy and prosperous new year to all who observe this culturally rich holiday.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-808
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2020.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-98
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2019.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-890
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2022.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-120
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2021.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1002
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-49
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2023.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-744
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2018.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-63
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2017.
Jan 28, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-808
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2020.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-98
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2019.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-890
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2022.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-120
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2021.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1002
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-49
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2023.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-744
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2018.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-63
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2017.


  • January 28, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2025.

USA119th CongressHRES-75| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
This House Resolution aims to formally recognize the profound cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year, an annual celebration observed by millions globally. It highlights the holiday's origins over 4,000 years ago in China and its widespread observance across East and Southeast Asia, including its recognition as Seollal among Koreans and Têt among Vietnamese. In observance of the 2025 Lunar New Year, designated as the Year of the Snake, the resolution expresses the House of Representatives' deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals worldwide who celebrate this important occasion. Furthermore, it extends wishes for a happy and prosperous new year to all who observe this culturally rich holiday.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-808
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2020.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-98
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2019.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-890
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2022.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-120
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2021.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1002
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-49
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2023.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-744
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2018.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-63
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2017.
Jan 28, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-808
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2020.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-98
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2019.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-890
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2022.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-120
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2021.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1002
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-49
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2023.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-744
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2018.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-63
    Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2017.


  • January 28, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (51)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (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)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted