H. Res. 400 (119th)Bill Overview

Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

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Cosponsors
Support
Lean Democratic
Introduced
May 8, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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President
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01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and highlights the contributions and history of those communities. It is a symbolic statement by the House that does not create or change law and does not require action by federal agencies. The resolution encourages celebration and awareness but has no binding legal effect.

Passage rules

This is a simple House resolution, considered and adopted by the House only; it does not go to the President and does not have the force of law. Simple resolutions are non-binding and used to state the chamber's position or recognize events or groups.

This House resolution recognizes May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, celebrates the communities' contributions to U.S. history, and recounts demographic growth and historical events affecting AANHPI populations.

It highlights anniversaries, notable AANHPI public servants, instances of discrimination and hate crimes, and encourages observance through programs and activities.

The measure is a nonbinding, ceremonial resolution expressing the House's recognition and support.

Passage0/100

House simple resolutions are non‑binding expressions of the chamber and do not become law; therefore virtually no chance of becoming law.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a straightforward commemorative House resolution: it provides a clear statement of purpose and substantial factual context while containing only declarative operative clauses. The absence of implementation, fiscal, or accountability provisions is consistent with the symbolic nature of the measure.

Contention25/100

Liberals view this as important anti-hate recognition; conservatives see it as largely ceremonial

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Federal agencies · Local governmentsLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitIncreases public awareness and education about AANHPI history and contributions.
  • Federal agenciesReinforces federal anti-hate messaging and attention to discrimination against AANHPI communities.
  • Local governmentsEncourages federal, state, and local commemorations and related cultural programming and events.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenIs symbolic only and does not create new funding, legal rights, or regulatory changes.
  • Potential burdenDuplicates an existing statutory designation of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
  • Potential burdenConsumes congressional floor or committee time for a ceremonial measure.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals view this as important anti-hate recognition; conservatives see it as largely ceremonial
Progressive95%

Strongly supportive.

Views the resolution as a valuable public recognition of AANHPI history, contributions, and ongoing harms.

Sees it as a needed statement against anti-Asian violence and exclusionary history, while wishing for accompanying policy action.

Leans supportive
Centrist85%

Generally supportive.

Sees the resolution as low-cost, bipartisan recognition that promotes unity and historical awareness, while noting it is ceremonial and would prefer measurable follow-through or local implementation details.

Leans supportive
Conservative60%

Cautiously supportive to ambivalent.

Many will accept a ceremonial recognition of heritage month, while some will be wary of group-specific observances and potential politicization of identity.

Generally favors low-cost, nonregulatory measures but may press for inclusive framing.

Split reaction
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood0/100

House simple resolutions are non‑binding expressions of the chamber and do not become law; therefore virtually no chance of becoming law.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House will schedule floor consideration or act by unanimous consent
  • Any Member objections to specific language could prompt amendments or delay
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Liberals view this as important anti-hate recognition; conservatives see it as largely ceremonial

House simple resolutions are non‑binding expressions of the chamber and do not become law; therefore virtually no chance of becoming law.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a straightforward commemorative House resolution: it provides a clear statement of purpose and substantial factual context while containing only declarat…

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