Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.

House Resolution

H.Res. 1061

119th Congress

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 12, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Grace Meng

D - NY

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary

This resolution formally recognizes the cultural and historical importance of Lunar New Year, a major holiday celebrated by millions of Asian Americans and people worldwide. It honors the traditions, contributions, and heritage of communities that observe this significant cultural celebration, which marks the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced2/12/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.

This resolution formally recognizes the cultural and historical importance of Lunar New Year, a major holiday celebrated by millions of Asian Americans and people worldwide. It honors the traditions, contributions, and heritage of communities that observe this

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This resolution formally recognizes the cultural and historical importance of Lunar New Year, a major holiday celebrated by millions of Asian Americans and people worldwide. It honors the traditions, contributions, and heritage of communities that observe this significant cultural celebration, which marks the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar.

Bill Number: 1061
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Arts, Culture, Religion

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Title: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
Bill Number: 1061
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Summary: This resolution formally recognizes the cultural and historical importance of Lunar New Year, a major holiday celebrated by millions of Asian Americans and people worldwide. It honors the traditions, contributions, and heritage of communities that observe this significant cultural celebration, which

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution formally recognizes the cultural and historical importance of Lunar New Year, a major holiday celebrated by millions of Asian Americans and people worldwide. It honors the traditions, contributions, and heritage of communities that observe this significant cultural celebration, which marks the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar.

Last updated: 2/20/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides official Congressional recognition of Lunar New Year, celebrated by Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other Asian American communities
Acknowledges the contributions and cultural heritage of Asian Americans, one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the United States
Symbolic resolution that promotes cultural awareness and inclusivity without requiring government spending or creating new laws
Introduced during the 2026 Lunar New Year season, which typically falls in January or February each year

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution primarily has symbolic impact, affirming the importance of Asian American communities and their cultural traditions in American society. While it doesn't create legal changes or funding, official recognition can increase cultural visibility, promote understanding across communities, and validate the experiences of approximately 24 million Asian Americans who celebrate Lunar New Year. It may also encourage broader public and private sector acknowledgment of the holiday.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Arts, Culture, Religion

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1061, 119th Congress (2026). "Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1061