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HRES 1330

Recognizing the 120th anniversary of the immigration of Filipinos to Hawai'i.

119th Congress Introduced by Nanette Barragán and 9 co-sponsors

The resolution commemorates the 120th anniversary of Filipino immigration to Hawai‘i and honors Sakadas’ contributions to Hawai‘i’s economy, culture, and labor history.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1330

Overview

  • Bill: H.Res.1330
  • Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session
  • Category: House Resolution
  • Purpose: Recognize and commemorate the 120th anniversary of Filipino immigration to Hawai‘i (the Sakadas) and honor their contributions to Hawai‘i and the nation.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges the historical significance of the arrival of the first 15 Filipino workers (Sakadas) in 1906 and the subsequent broader Filipino immigration that supported Hawai‘i’s plantation-based economy.
  • Honors the labor organizing, solidarity, and enduring cultural impact of Sakadas and their descendants.
  • Sets forth the House’s recognition of the Sakadas’ sacrifices, leadership, and contributions to Hawai‘i’s economy, education, tourism, health, cuisine, arts, and civic life.
  • Notes Hawai‘i’s annual Sakada Day (December 20) as a state commemoration and links the federal recognition to this history.

Key Provisions and Provisions Noted in Text

  • The resolution memorializes the 120th anniversary of Filipino plantation worker immigration to Hawai‘i.
  • It highlights:
    • The initial group of Sakadas (1906) and their role in sustaining Hawai‘i’s sugar and pineapple industries.
    • The dramatic share of Filipino workers by 1932 (about 35,000 workers, roughly 70% of plantation labor).
    • Harsh working and living conditions faced by Sakadas, including low wages, exploitation, discrimination, and confinement to plantation camps.
    • The role of Sakadas in cross-ethnic worker solidarity, labor organizing, and the broader Hawai‘i labor movement.
    • Pablo Manlapit as a prominent Sakada leader and early Filipino advocate (lifetime milestones including his deportation in 1934).
    • The preservation of Philippine languages (e.g., Ilokano, Cebuano) within plantation communities.
    • The lasting demographic and cultural impact: Filipinos became a substantial and influential community in Hawai‘i.
  • The resolution notes the broader American immigration origin and significance stemming from the Sakadas’ arrival.
  • It designates the House’s role in recognizing and honoring this history.

Who Would Be Affected

  • While a non-binding resolution, it publicly recognizes:
    • Filipino Americans, particularly those in Hawai‘i and descendants of Sakadas.
    • Communities connected to Hawai‘i’s agricultural heritage and labor history.
    • Institutions and organizations involved in commemorations of immigrant labor history.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced May 29, 2026, by Rep. Tokuda on behalf of a broad set of cosponsors.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • As a resolution, it does not create new law or funding; it expresses the sense of Congress and commemorates historical events.
  • No specific implementation steps or funding provisions are included in the text provided.

Additional Context

  • The bill aligns with recognizing immigrant contributions and labor history, echoing broader themes of cultural heritage and civic life within Hawai‘i and the United States.
  • Serves as a symbolic acknowledgment rather than a policy or programmatic change.

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

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