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US SR423
Resolution
AI Summary
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Recognizes October 2025 as Filipino American History Month, celebrating the community's history, culture, and contributions to the United States
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Acknowledges Filipino American historical presence dating to October 18, 1587, when the first Filipinos arrived in Morro Bay, California, and the first permanent settlement established in St. Malo, Louisiana in 1763
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Notes the Filipino American community is the third largest Asian American and Pacific Islander group with approximately 4.6 million people, growing 89% from 2000 to 2023
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Honors Filipino military service, including more than 250,000 Filipinos who fought under the U.S. flag in World War II and received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2017
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Urges the American people to observe Filipino American History Month with appropriate programs and activities
Legislative Description
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.
Arts, culture, religion
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
9/30/2025