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HR 4660

Acknowledging the Lunar New Year.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Jess Bateman and 24 co-sponsors

A symbolic House resolution recognizes the Lunar New Year and affirms solidarity with AANHPI communities, celebrating their contributions and calling for compassion and unity.

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Bill Summary · HR 4660

Summary — HR 4660: “Acknowledging the Lunar New Year”

Status: Adopted (resolution)
Introduced: Multiple entries in record (see Procedural notes)
Sponsor (federal record): Rep. Mike Flood (primary)
Classification: House resolution (symbolic/non‑binding)
Related: S. 2390 (listed as a companion)

Main purpose / intent

This resolution formally recognizes and acknowledges the Lunar New Year and expresses solidarity with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. It highlights the cultural importance of the Lunar New Year (noting the lunisolar calendar and the Year of the Dragon for the year referenced), celebrates AANHPI contributions to the community, and affirms standing with these communities “in times of crisis and in times of celebration.” The measure is declaratory and ceremonial in nature.

Key provisions / language

  • Recognizes the Lunar New Year as beginning on the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar and calls attention to the Year of the Dragon (described as symbolizing strength, determination, resilience).
  • Acknowledges AANHPI heritage, contributions, and the community’s experiences of both cultural pride and historical/ongoing trauma.
  • Expresses appreciation for the role of AANHPI communities in the state’s (or nation’s) civic and cultural life.
  • Encourages reflection, family and community celebration, and renewed commitments to compassion and community stewardship.
  • Concludes by stating the legislative chamber’s solidarity with AANHPI communities.

Note: As a resolution, it does not create legal rights, appropriate funds, or amend statutes—its effect is symbolic and advisory.

Who is affected

  • Directly: AANHPI communities (symbolic recognition and legislative acknowledgment).
  • Indirectly: the general public — by raising awareness and signaling legislative support for cultural recognition and solidarity.
  • No regulatory, funding, or programmatic changes are made by this resolution.

Procedural / timeline notes and anomalies

The materials provided include multiple, overlapping entries and texts:
- A House Resolution dated February 10, 2024 (House Resolution No. 2024-4660, by Rep. Thai) celebrates the Lunar New Year and was recorded as introduced and adopted on 2024-02-05.
- A later federal-style entry lists “HR 4660 — Acknowledging the Lunar New Year” with a sponsor of Rep. Mike Flood, introduced July 23, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- The submission also contains unrelated texts: (1) a caption “Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act” and (2) a Washington State House resolution honoring Dolores Sibonga. These appear to be separate measures and are not substantive parts of the Lunar New Year resolution.

Recommendation: Consult the official congressional record or the Washington State Legislature’s website (depending on which jurisdiction’s resolution is of interest) to confirm the authoritative text and adoption status, since the provided record mixes state and federal materials.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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