{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3715", "Grothman\u2019s Bipartisan Hmong New Year Resolution", "2023-11-07", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Glenn Grothman", "G000576", "grothman.house.gov", "grothman", "https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced H. Res. 801, a bipartisan resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year.\n\nGrothman is joined by Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Dean Phillips (D-MN), Jim Costa (D-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA) Michelle Steel (R-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Dina Titus (D-NV) and Young Kim (R-CA).\n\n\u201cWisconsin is the state with the 3rd highest Hmong population and I am privileged to represent one of Wisconsin\u2019s largest Hmong communities. Each year, I attend the New Year celebrations in my district and am looking forward to attending them again this year in places like Oshkosh and Sheboygan,\u201d said Grothman. \u201cThese celebrations of thanksgiving are an honor to attend \u2013 the food, music, and dance make these festivals truly special events. The Hmong people will always be dear to my heart for the important role they played helping the United States fight communism in the Vietnam war. I am glad that both sides of the aisle have come together to recognize Hmong Americans\u2019 significant role in our communities and their pursuit of the American Dream.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Hmong New Year is a significant cultural tradition in Minnesota\u2019s Fourth District, which is home to our nation\u2019s largest Hmong population,\u201d said Congresswoman McCollum. \u201cWith this resolution, I join my Hmong neighbors and constituents in recognizing the holiday, giving thanks for the harvest, and celebrating the year to come.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Jacobs said, \u201cHmong New Year is celebrated across San Diego and I am proud to recognize this important holiday with my colleagues from both parties in this resolution. I join my Hmong neighbors in giving thanks and celebrating the year to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to join my colleagues in a bipartisan effort to recognize the cultural and historical significance of the upcoming Hmong New Year\u2014a time to honor their ancestors and give thanks for the harvest. I wish everyone who observes the holiday a safe and happy celebration,\u201d said Congressman Fitzgerald.\n\n\u201cHmong New Year is a joyous time to commemorate the end of harvest season and bring the community together. I am excited to join my constituents in celebrating this new beginning and the rich tradition of Hmong New Year,\u201d said Congresswoman Moore.\n\nCongressman Pocan added, \u201cThe annual Hmong New Year celebrations are a treasured part of Wisconsin\u2019s community and culture, and we welcome the opportunity to recognize this wonderful tradition. I am happy to support this resolution honoring the Hmong community in Wisconsin and nationwide.\u201d\n\n\u201cHmong New Year is one of the greatest and most valued traditions in our San Joaquin Valley. Each year, this celebration draws 100,000 people to honor the rich culture of the Hmong people and welcome the New Year. I am proud to co-sponsor this bipartisan resolution that recognizes the importance of Hmong heritage, and it\u2019s an honor to represent the Hmong community,\u201d said Congressman Costa.\n\nThe Hmong New Year is traditionally celebrated at the end of the rice harvest season in Laos and Southeast Asia in late November and early December. In the United States, the Hmong New Year traditions have carried over, occurring from October through December, and have become significant celebrations for Hmong Americans and many others.\n\nClick here to view Grothman floor remarks on the Hmong New Year.\n\nClick here for the full text of the resolution.\n\n-30-", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3715"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8607341442257166, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}