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HR 2054

Commending the AAPI Victory Fund.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by May Nivar and 3 co-sponsors

The bill ceremonially commends the AAPI Victory Fund for a decade of work to empower AANHPI communities and promote diverse representation in government.

Bill text as passed House (HR2054ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2054

Summary: House Resolution 2054 (2026 Special Session I, Virginia)

Title

Commending the AAPI Victory Fund

Purpose and Intent

  • To commend and recognize the AAPI Victory Fund on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
  • Affirm the organization’s contributions to the democratic process in Virginia and the United States, particularly in empowering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities and promoting greater representation in elected offices.

Key Provisions

  • A formal resolution by the Virginia House of Delegates expressing admiration for the AAPI Victory Fund’s decade of work.
  • Acknowledgment of the Fund’s mission to elevate AANHPI voices and increase representation at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Recognition of the Fund’s activities, including:
    • Research and analysis of voter data and demographics.
    • Training and resources for candidates and campaign staff on AANHPI issues.
    • Support of community engagement and movement-building efforts.
  • A directive that the Clerk of the House prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the AAPI Victory Fund.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • The AAPI Victory Fund is the primary beneficiary of the resolution’s recognition.
  • The Virginia General Assembly and, specifically, the House of Delegates, through the resolution, acknowledges and honors the organization.
  • The broader AANHPI communities within Virginia may be publicly affirmed by this gesture, highlighting continued support for diversity and representation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Prefiled and introduced on April 23, 2026, during Special Session I.
  • The bill was laid on the Speaker’s table and subsequently engrossed by the House on April 23, 2026.
  • Passed by voice vote in the House (agreed to by the House by voice vote) on April 23, 2026.
  • Co-sponsored by Irene Shin.

Additional Context

  • The AAPI Victory Fund was established in 2016 and is described as the largest organization of its kind in the United States, focusing on increasing political representation and addressing AANHPI issues through research, training, and resource provision.
  • The resolution commemorates the Fund’s 10-year milestone event in Washington, D.C., on May 14, 2026.

Bottom Line

This bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending the AAPI Victory Fund for its decade-long work to empower AANHPI communities and promote diverse representation in government. It serves a formal affirming purpose and carries no substantive policy changes or fiscal implications.

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

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