A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2025 as "Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates May 2025 as "Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically recognizes the contributions of Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities to Pennsylvania and the nation, citing historical milestones like the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant in 1843 and Chinese railroad workers in 1869. The resolution encourages all Pennsylvania residents to learn about this heritage but does not create new laws, funding, or obligations. It directly affects the entire Commonwealth by formally designating a month for commemoration. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal or financial impact beyond raising awareness.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action May 5, 2025
Floor votes · House May 5, 2025
How they voted
199–4
Passed
Total votes 203
May 5, 2025
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican101
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tarik Khan
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
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