Recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Recognizes October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and urges people to celebrate Filipino American history and culture.
In the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee since Oct. 1, 2026, 7 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 1, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
- AGREED TOAGREED—
What the bill would do, and why it matters
An observance month gives people a chance to learn about a community’s history and culture. This resolution would recognize October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and urge people to mark it with programs and activities.
- NON-BINDING A simple resolution carries no force of law. It expresses the chamber's opinion or sets internal rules — it does not bind agencies, the President, or anyone outside Congress.
- COMMEMORATIVE This measure honors, congratulates or commemorates, or marks an observance such as an awareness day or month. It creates no legal obligations.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Recognizes October as Filipino American History Month
The resolution would recognize October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and a time to reflect on Filipino Americans’ contributions to the United States.
- Urges public observances and learning
It would urge people in the United States to mark the month with appropriate programs and activities, and to learn about Filipino American history and culture.
The resolution says Filipino American history and the roles of people of color have often been overlooked in the study and teaching of U.S. history. It presents the observance as a way to encourage learning, recognize Filipino Americans’ contributions, and provide positive role models for Filipino American youth.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Case with 19 original cosponsorsReferred to Oversight and Government Reform
- SAME DAYNOWCommitteeOCT 1, 2026OVERSIGHT & GOVERNMENT REFORM NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 7 daysNo hearing yet
- 7 DAYS SO FARAgreed to in the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSESubmitted in House
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 10 states
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 2 members.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 2 members.
Rep. Case’s record: sponsored 33 bills this Congress. 2 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Yassamin AnsariD-AZ-3ORIGINAL
- Nanette Diaz BarragánD-CA-44ORIGINAL
- Wesley BellD-MO-1ORIGINAL
- André CarsonD-IN-7ORIGINAL
- Judy ChuD-CA-28ORIGINAL
- Steven HorsfordD-NV-4ORIGINAL
- Ro KhannaD-CA-17ORIGINAL
- Kimberlyn King-HindsR-MP-ALORIGINAL
- Raja KrishnamoorthiD-IL-8ORIGINAL
- Ted LieuD-CA-36ORIGINAL
- Dave MinD-CA-47ORIGINAL
- James C. MoylanR-GU-ALORIGINAL
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