A resolution 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 public observances.
In the Senate Judiciary Committee since Sept. 30, 2026, 8 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 30, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
- AGREED TOAGREED—
What the bill would do, and why it matters
Filipino American history and contributions are part of the broader story of the United States. The 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 Filipino American History Month
The Senate would recognize October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and as a time to remember Filipino Americans’ contributions and encourage more study of their history and culture.
- Urges public observances
The resolution urges people in the United States to mark the month with appropriate programs and activities.
The resolution says Filipino American history and the roles of Filipino Americans and other people of color have often been overlooked in accounts of U.S. history. It presents the observance as a chance to promote learning about Filipino American history and culture and to recognize contributions across many fields.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 30, 2026SENATESEP 30, 2026By Sen. Hirono with 15 original cosponsorsReferred to Judiciary
- SAME DAYNOWCommitteeSEP 30, 2026JUDICIARY NOWSEP 30, 2026In committee for 8 daysNo hearing yet
- 8 DAYS SO FARAgreed to in the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- SEP 302026SEP 30, 2026REFERREDReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- SEP 302026SEP 30, 2026INTRODUCEDSENATESubmitted in Senate
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 11 states
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 1 member.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 1 member.
Sen. Hirono’s record: sponsored 66 bills this Congress. 7 passed the Senate; 0 became law.
- Cory A. BookerD-NJORIGINAL
- Maria CantwellD-WAORIGINAL
- Tammy DuckworthD-ILORIGINAL
- Tim KaineD-VAORIGINAL
- Amy KlobucharD-MNORIGINAL
- Ed MarkeyD-MAORIGINAL
- Lisa MurkowskiR-AKORIGINAL
- Patty MurrayD-WAORIGINAL
- Alex PadillaD-CAORIGINAL
- Jacky RosenD-NVORIGINAL
- Bernie SandersI-VTORIGINAL
- Brian SchatzD-HIORIGINAL
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