Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 14 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes October 2025 as Filipino American History Month. It aims to celebrate the history, culture, and immense contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States. The resolution highlights various historical milestones, from early settlements to significant military service and civic achievements. It emphasizes the importance of research and the examination of Filipino American history and culture. Finally, the Senate urges the public to observe this month through appropriate programs and activities.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +3
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?
The resolution celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of the Filipino American community.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution promotes the study and appreciation of Filipino American history to address the fact that their contributions have been largely overlooked.
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution aims to provide positive role models and ethnic legacy for Filipino American youth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Historical Recognition and Education: The resolution aims to provide an opportunity for all people in the United States to learn about and appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans (Resolution, Section 1, Part C).
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Cultural Appreciation: The measure recognizes a time to reflect on and remember the many notable contributions made by Filipino Americans to the United States (Resolution, Section 1, Part B).
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Empowerment of Youth: The text notes that promoting the study of this history is imperative for Filipino-American youth to provide them with positive role models regarding the significance of education and their ethnic legacy (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The resolution celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of the Filipino American community. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution aims to provide positive role models and ethnic legacy for Filipino American youth. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution encourages the study of history to provide educational opportunities and role models. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution recognizes the significant military service of Filipino World War II veterans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution promotes the study and appreciation of Filipino American history to address the fact that their contributions have been largely overlooked. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution highlights the economic and social contributions of the community to the development of the United States.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution acknowledges the historical military service and the fight for veterans' equity by Filipino Americans.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution emphasizes the importance of education and the study of history for Filipino American youth.
- 9/30/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
11 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-774: Expressing support for the recognition of the month of October 2025 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
- 119-HRES-1593: Recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
- 119-SRES-931: A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
- 118-HRES-744 (not yet synced)
- 118-HRES-1504 (not yet synced)
- 118-SRES-382 (not yet synced)
- 118-SRES-856 (not yet synced)
- 117-HRES-724 (not yet synced)
- 117-HRES-1449 (not yet synced)
- 117-SRES-432 (not yet synced)
- 117-SRES-825 (not yet synced)
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