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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Grace Meng

Democrat · NY · Representative

Votes with party: 97.6% (510 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (56)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-02-12

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution would officially recognize Lunar New Year as a significant cultural and historical observance in the United States in 2026, acknowledging its importance to millions of Americans who celebrate this holiday. The measure is largely symbolic and does not create new laws or government programs, but rather expresses Congress's support for honoring this major celebration observed by Asian American communities and others around the world.

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Subjects

Arts, Culture, Religion

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1061 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1061 Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2026 Ms. Meng (for herself, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Bera, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Case, Ms. Chu, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. Conaway, Ms. DelBene, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Foushee, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Green of Texas, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Mr. Khanna, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Lieu, Ms. Lofgren, Ms. Malliotakis, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Min, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Nadler, Ms. Norton, Mr. Panetta, Ms. Pressley, Ms. Ross, Ms. Sanchez, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mr. Sherman, Ms. Simon, Ms. Strickland, Mr. Subramanyam, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Swalwell, Mr. Takano, Ms. Titus, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Tokuda, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Torres of New York, Mr. Tran, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Walkinshaw, and Mrs. Watson Coleman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026. Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the first day of the new year according to the lunisolar calendar, and extends until the full moon 15 days later; Whereas the 15th day of the new year, according to the lunisolar calendar, is called the Lantern Festival; Whereas Lunar New Year is often referred to as Spring Festival in various Asian countries; Whereas many religious and ethnic communities use lunar-based calendars; Whereas Lunar New Year began in China more than 4,000 years ago and is widely celebrated in East and Southeast Asia; Whereas Lunar New Year is recognized as Seollal among Koreans and T=t among Vietnamese; Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New Year celebration into an annual worldwide event; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans, and by many non-Asian Americans, in the United States; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated with community activities and cultural performances; Whereas participants celebrating Lunar New Year travel to spend the holiday reuniting with family and friends; and Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year; (2) in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion; and (3) wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. <all>

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