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

USA119th CongressHR-3551| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2025
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (56)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act," aims to integrate the comprehensive history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) into American history and civics education. It authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide grants to eligible entities for developing and implementing educational programs that cover the significant roles, contributions, and challenges faced by these communities throughout U.S. history. The legislation seeks to address the current underrepresentation and Eurocentric bias in traditional K-12 curricula. Specifically, the bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to explicitly include AANHPI history within various American history and civics programs. These amendments apply to general program authorizations, the Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics, and national activities related to history education. Furthermore, it mandates the inclusion of AANHPI history in the National Assessment of Educational Progress , ensuring its presence in national educational standards and evaluations. The bill also encourages collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution's Asian Pacific American Center to develop resources for educators and students. The bill's findings underscore the integral role AANHPI peoples have played in the nation's development, highlighting their contributions to American life, literature, economy, politics, and culture. It also acknowledges the history of discriminatory laws, such as the Page Act of 1875 and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, and events like the internment of Japanese Americans, which have impacted these communities. By promoting a more accurate and inclusive historical narrative, the legislation aims to combat stereotypes and foster a deeper understanding of America's diverse past.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3434
Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1844
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2025
Introduced in House
May 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3434
    Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1844
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-1844: Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act of 2025

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

USA119th CongressHR-3551| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2025
This bill, titled the "Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act," aims to integrate the comprehensive history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) into American history and civics education. It authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide grants to eligible entities for developing and implementing educational programs that cover the significant roles, contributions, and challenges faced by these communities throughout U.S. history. The legislation seeks to address the current underrepresentation and Eurocentric bias in traditional K-12 curricula. Specifically, the bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to explicitly include AANHPI history within various American history and civics programs. These amendments apply to general program authorizations, the Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics, and national activities related to history education. Furthermore, it mandates the inclusion of AANHPI history in the National Assessment of Educational Progress , ensuring its presence in national educational standards and evaluations. The bill also encourages collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution's Asian Pacific American Center to develop resources for educators and students. The bill's findings underscore the integral role AANHPI peoples have played in the nation's development, highlighting their contributions to American life, literature, economy, politics, and culture. It also acknowledges the history of discriminatory laws, such as the Page Act of 1875 and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, and events like the internment of Japanese Americans, which have impacted these communities. By promoting a more accurate and inclusive historical narrative, the legislation aims to combat stereotypes and foster a deeper understanding of America's diverse past.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3434
Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1844
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2025
Introduced in House
May 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3434
    Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1844
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (56)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-1844: Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted