Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

House Resolution

H.Res. 33

119th Congress

Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Beatty

Representative

Democratic

OH-3

Cosponsors

72

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Korean American Day and honors the 122nd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States. Korean American Day commemorates January 13, 1903, when 102 Korean immigrants arrived in Hawaii aboard the SS Gaelic. The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of Korean Americans to American society, culture, and the economy over more than a century of immigration and community building.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Korean American Day and honors the 122nd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States. Korean American Day commemorates January 13, 1903, when 102 Korean immigrants arrived in Hawaii aboard the SS Gaelic. The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of Korean Americans to American society, culture, and the economy over more than a century of immigration and community building.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Korean American Day and honors the 122nd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports the goals and ideals of Korean American Day
Honors 122nd anniversary of first Korean immigrants arriving in America
Commemorates January 13, 1903 arrival of 102 Koreans in Hawaii
Recognizes contributions of Korean Americans to U.S. society and culture
Celebrates more than a century of Korean American heritage and community

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For Korean American community: Official congressional recognition and celebration of heritage. For immigrant communities broadly: Affirmation of immigrant contributions to America. For U.S.-Korea relations: Symbolic strengthening of cultural and historical ties. For educators and historians: Highlighting important immigration history. For diversity advocates: Recognition of Asian American contributions to the nation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Asia

Commemorative events and holidays

North Korea

Racial and ethnic relations

South Korea

U.S. history

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

33, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-33