H.Res. 1316

Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Sponsor	Rep. Honda, Michael M.
Committee	Oversight and Government Reform
Date	May 25, 2010 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)
Staff Contact	Ben Howard

H.Res. 1316 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Michael Honda (D-CA) on April 29, 2010.

H.Res. 1316 would resolve that the House of Representatives:

• "Recognizes that Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States; "Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States;
• "Celebrates the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States."