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S.Res. 283 · 114th Congress

A resolution designating October 2015 as "Filipino American History Month".

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14 cosponsors · 11 D, 3 R
  1. Senate Introduced Oct 8, 2015
  2. Senate Passed Oct 22, 2015

Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: (1) a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans, and (2) a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and to appreciate the historic…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Oct 22, 2015

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates October 2015 as Filipino American History Month.

Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: (1) a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans, and (2) a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating October 2015 as "Filipino American History Month".

Latest action (Oct 22, 2015): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7476)

Policy area: Immigration · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Oct 8, 2015

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Oct 8, 2015
  2. Senate Passed Oct 22, 2015

No recorded floor vote found.