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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.

Introduced Feb 12, 2026

Latest action (Feb 12, 2026) Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Referred to
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Policy area
Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary

This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year, which begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice and extends for 15 days until the Lantern Festival. The resolution notes that Lunar New Year originated in China over 4,000 years ago and is widely celebrated across East and Southeast Asia, with distinct names in different cultures such as Seollal in Korea and Tết in Vietnam. The resolution acknowledges that millions of Asian Americans and other individuals in the United States celebrate Lunar New Year through community activities and cultural performances, and that the celebration has expanded globally through the Asian diaspora. The House of Representatives expresses its respect for Asian Americans and all individuals who celebrate Lunar New Year and wishes them a happy and prosperous new year.

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Sponsor (1)
56 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. Feb 12, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
  2. Feb 12, 2026 Submitted in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 2026

Ms. Meng (for herself, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Bera, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Case, Ms. Chu, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. Conaway, Ms. DelBene, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Foushee, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Green of Texas, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Mr. Khanna, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Lieu, Ms. Lofgren, Ms. Malliotakis, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Min, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Nadler, Ms. Norton, Mr. Panetta, Ms. Pressley, Ms. Ross, Ms. Sanchez, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mr. Sherman, Ms. Simon, Ms. Strickland, Mr. Subramanyam, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Swalwell, Mr. Takano, Ms. Titus, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Tokuda, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Torres of New York, Mr. Tran, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Walkinshaw, and Mrs. Watson Coleman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.

Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the first day of the new year according to the lunisolar calendar, and extends until the full moon 15 days later; Whereas the 15th day of the new year, according to the lunisolar calendar, is called the Lantern Festival; Whereas Lunar New Year is often referred to as Spring Festival in various Asian countries; Whereas many religious and ethnic communities use lunar-based calendars; Whereas Lunar New Year began in China more than 4,000 years ago and is widely celebrated in East and Southeast Asia; Whereas Lunar New Year is recognized as Seollal among Koreans and T=t among Vietnamese; Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New Year celebration into an annual worldwide event; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans, and by many non-Asian Americans, in the United States; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated with community activities and cultural performances; Whereas participants celebrating Lunar New Year travel to spend the holiday reuniting with family and friends; and Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year;

(2) in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion; and

(3) wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. <all>

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