H. Res. 1474 (119th)Bill Overview

Supporting the designation of "Serbian American Heritage Month" and celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Serbian Americans to the United States.

Simple Resolutiondomestic policy
Cosponsors
Support
Lean Republican
Introduced
Aug 3, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
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01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives support for designating February as Serbian American Heritage Month and celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Serbian Americans. It recognizes achievements across many fields and urges Americans to observe the month with ceremonies and educational programs. The resolution does not create a federal holiday, change any law, or require the President or federal agencies to act. It is a non-binding statement of the House's view.

Passage rules

As a simple resolution, it is considered and voted on only in the House of Representatives; it does not go to the Senate or the President and does not have the force of law. It serves as a formal, non-binding expression of the House's position.

This House resolution designates February as "Serbian American Heritage Month" and celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Serbian Americans.

It cites historical ties between the United States and Serbia, notes contributions across many fields (including Nikola Tesla), and urges observance through ceremonies and educational programs.

The resolution is a non-binding, symbolic statement of recognition.

Passage5/100

As a nonbinding House resolution it cannot become statutory law; adoption by the House is likely, statutory enactment is unlikely.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward, well-specified commemorative resolution: it clearly states its purpose, designates a month, lists reasons for recognition, and urges observance. It supplies the conventional content expected of a House resolution of this character and does not attempt to create binding legal changes.

Contention10/100

Liberals emphasize multicultural inclusion and program funding

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Schools · StatesFederal agencies · Local governments

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitIncreases recognition and public visibility of Serbian American history and cultural contributions.
  • SchoolsEncourages educational programming in schools and communities about Serbian American heritage.
  • StatesMay strengthen cultural and symbolic ties between the United States and Serbia.
Likely burdened
  • Federal agenciesIs strictly symbolic and does not change law, regulatory obligations, or federal funding.
  • Potential burdenAdds to a growing number of heritage observances, potentially diluting individual impact.
  • Local governmentsMay impose small costs on local governments or nonprofits hosting observance events.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals emphasize multicultural inclusion and program funding
Progressive85%

Likely supportive of recognizing an immigrant community and its contributions, while preferring concrete measures alongside symbolism.

Might caution that symbolic recognition should not replace programs addressing discrimination or community needs.

Any concerns about Serbian politics would be speculative given the resolution's text.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Generally supportive because the resolution is noncontroversial and symbolic.

Sees it as a routine, bipartisan recognition of an ethnic community with low fiscal impact.

Will want clear, nonpartisan language and assurance there is no new federal spending.

Leans supportive
Conservative95%

Likely strongly supportive as a patriotic recognition of immigrant contributions, military service, and entrepreneurship.

Views the resolution as harmless, low-cost, and consistent with honoring civic assimilation.

Will want to ensure it does not create obligations for federal spending.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood5/100

As a nonbinding House resolution it cannot become statutory law; adoption by the House is likely, statutory enactment is unlikely.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House will schedule floor consideration
  • Potential narrow objections tied to foreign‑policy references
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.

06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Liberals emphasize multicultural inclusion and program funding

As a nonbinding House resolution it cannot become statutory law; adoption by the House is likely, statutory enactment is unlikely.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward, well-specified commemorative resolution: it clearly states its purpose, designates a month, lists reasons for recognition, and urges observance.…

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