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Some argue that October as Filipino American History Month has not yet attained the prestige of other similar minority celebrations, such as the Black History Month in February, Women's History Month in March, and the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May. This is evidenced by the fact that no United States Congress has ever resolved to recognize Filipino American History Month. However, the House of the 111th Congress has introduced a House Resolution 155 (H.R. 155) to officially recognize this month for Filipinos. On November 2009, Congress passed the bill, officially recognizing October as Filipino American History Month.
While Filipino American History Month celebratory events take place all over the United States, they often are attended by members of the immediate Filipino and Filipino American community.
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