HR 3551 United States House · 119th Congress

Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act

This bill amends federal education law to require K-12 schools to include Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history in American history and civics education. It directs the Department of Education to update curriculum standards, teacher training programs, and national assessments to ensure AANHPI contributions and experiences are integrated into existing history lessons. The policy affects all public schools receiving federal education funding by mandating specific inclusion of AANHPI history alongside traditional American history content. This change aims to address historical gaps in curricula that have excluded these communities' diverse roles and experiences.
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Introduced May 21, 2025 Last action May 21, 2025
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Photo of Grace Meng
Grace Meng
DDemocratic
NY
6
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Photo of Adam Smith
Adam Smith
DDemocratic
WA
9
Co
Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
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Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
Co
Photo of Ami Bera
Ami Bera
DDemocratic
CA
6
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Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
Co
Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
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Photo of Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
MN
4
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Photo of Daniel S. Goldman
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
NY
10
Co
Photo of Danny K. Davis
Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
IL
7
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Photo of Dave Min
Dave Min
DDemocratic
CA
47