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IV119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 75IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 28, 2025Ms. Meng (for herself, Ms. Ansari, Ms. Barragán, Mr. Bera, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Carson, Mr. Case, Ms. Chu, Mr. Connolly, Mr. DeSaulnier, Ms. DelBene, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Foushee, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Green of Texas, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Mr. Khanna, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Lieu, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Min, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Nadler, Ms. Norton, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Pressley, Ms. Ross, Ms. Sánchez, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Ms. Strickland, Mr. Subramanyam, Mr. Takano, Ms. Titus, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Tokuda, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Torres of New York, Mr. Tran, Ms. Velázquez, Mrs. Watson Coleman, and Ms. Williams of Georgia) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformRESOLUTIONRecognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2025.

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 Tết 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; andWhereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness: Now, therefore, be it

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 Snake, 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.