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HRES 1228118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Policy Area: Native Americans
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
May 15, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1228 from the 118th Congress recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as a significant occasion to celebrate the contributions of these communities to U.S. history. The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill does not contain legislative text or provisions beyond this recognition and has since failed or expired without further action.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1228 is a non-binding resolution acknowledging the importance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, but it did not advance beyond committee referral and is no longer active.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution formally recognizes the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
  • It highlights the contributions of these communities to the history of the United States.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Asian American communities', 'Native Hawaiian communities', 'Pacific Islander communities', 'Cultural and educational organizations focused on these groups']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, there are no direct implementation or funding requirements.', 'No enforcement mechanisms or authority changes are included.', "The resolution's impact depends on subsequent actions by government agencies or organizations."]

Political Context

The resolution fits within broader congressional practices of recognizing heritage months to honor the contributions of various ethnic and cultural groups. It was introduced and referred to committee but did not advance, reflecting either limited legislative priority or competing agenda items during the session.

Hidden Impact Review

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Funding or Implementation Requirements
Authority or Enforcement Changes
Indirect Effects

['May increase public awareness and cultural recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander contributions.', 'Could encourage educational institutions and organizations to hold events or programs related to the heritage month.', 'Potentially supports broader diversity and inclusion initiatives by highlighting these communities.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

As a non-binding resolution, H.Res. 1228 does not create enforceable obligations or require funding, limiting transparency concerns related to implementation. Oversight considerations focus on whether such recognitions translate into substantive policy or resource commitments in other legislative or administrative actions.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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