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

Bill Number

H.Res. 1330

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Last Updated

2026-06-03T08:07:59Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of H. Res. 1330

Purpose of the Legislation

This resolution commemorates the 120th anniversary of the first Filipino immigrants arriving in Hawai'i in 1906. It honors the Sakadas (early Filipino plantation workers) for their role in building the islands' sugar and pineapple economy and their broader contributions to the state's history and culture.

Key Provisions Outlined

• The resolution includes multiple "Whereas" clauses that describe the arrival of the first 15 Sakadas in 1906, their work on plantations under difficult conditions, their organization of labor strikes, and the leadership of figures like Pablo Manlapit.
• It notes the growth of the Filipino population in Hawai'i to about one-quarter of the state's residents and the preservation of Philippine languages and culture.
• The final "Resolved" clause states that the House of Representatives commemorates the anniversary and honors the Sakadas' contributions to Hawai'i's agriculture, education, tourism, health, cuisine, arts, and civic life.
• The resolution references the annual observance of Sakada Day on December 20 in Hawai'i.

Significant Changes to Existing Law Introduced

This is a non-binding commemorative resolution and introduces no changes to existing law.

Potential Impacts on Government Agencies, Citizens, or International Relations

• The resolution has no direct effects on government agencies or operations.
• It may symbolically recognize the contributions of Filipino Americans and their descendants in Hawai'i.
• No impacts on international relations are specified.

Main Stakeholders Affected by This Legislation

• Filipino Americans in Hawai'i, including descendants of the Sakadas.
• The State of Hawai'i and its residents.
• Broader Filipino-American communities across the United States.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• The resolution carries no legal or constitutional implications, as it does not enact policy or alter statutes.
• It serves a political purpose by formally acknowledging historical events and community contributions within the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Sponsor

Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

Cosponsors (9)

Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

Recent Actions

• 2026-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
• 2026-05-29: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Recognizing the 120th anniversary of the immigration of Filipinos to Hawai’i. — issued 2026-05-29 — PDF (3 pages)