US SR474 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

US Congress Senate Resolution 474 (Prior Session Legislation)

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)
Status: Introduced on May 24 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-05-24 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3639-3640)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Recognizes: (1) May 2012 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and that it is an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; and (2) that the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of, and strengthens, the United States.

Title

A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2012 as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and the importance of celebrating the significant contributions of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2012-05-24	Senate	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3639-3640)

Same As/Similar To

HR243 (Related) 2011-05-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR621 (Related) 2012-04-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
SR200 (Related) 2011-05-26 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3451)

Subjects

Asia
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

US Congress State Sources

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/474/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres474/BILLS-112sres474is.pdf