Lunar New Year Day Act

House Bill

H.R. 794

119th Congress

Lunar New Year Day Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David P. Joyce

Representative

Republican

OH-14

Cosponsors

39

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary

The Lunar New Year Day Act establishes Lunar New Year Day as a federal holiday. This would give federal employees the day off and provide national recognition of one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, observed by billions of people including millions of Asian Americans.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Lunar New Year Day Act establishes Lunar New Year Day as a federal holiday. This would give federal employees the day off and provide national recognition of one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, observed by billions of people including millions of Asian Americans.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Lunar New Year Day ActThis bill establishes Lunar New Year Day as a federal holiday.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes Lunar New Year as federal holiday
Would be 12th federal holiday
Recognizes Asian American cultural heritage
Observed by billions worldwide
Federal employees would receive day off
National recognition of celebration

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Adding Lunar New Year as a federal holiday would recognize the cultural contributions of Asian Americans and the millions who celebrate this tradition. It would be the first federal holiday specifically recognizing Asian heritage. Supporters argue it reflects Americas diversity; practical concerns include adding another paid day off for federal workers and the dates annual variation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Arts, Culture, Religion

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

794, 119th Congress (2025). "Lunar New Year Day Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-794