HR1325: HR1325 New Americans Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2026; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, the House of Representatives uses it to formally recognize February 12, 2026 as New Americans Day at the state capitol, continuing an annual event held for the past 13 years. The resolution cites statistics about foreign-born Georgians, including their share of the population, tax contributions, workforce participation, business ownership, and naturalization rates, as well as Georgia's refugee resettlement history. It concludes by directing the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.

• Formally recognizes February 12, 2026 as New Americans Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends immigrants for their contributions to the State of Georgia in the resolution's text.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.

The resolution primarily affects foreign-born Georgians and immigrant communities being honored, as well as organizers and attendees of the annual New Americans Day event at the state capitol. It has no direct regulatory or financial effect on any group.

While the resolution carries no legal force, it reflects an official statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the economic and civic contributions of immigrants, and it supports continuation of a long-running annual event at the capitol.

• The whereas clauses cite statistics on foreign-born Georgians, including population share, tax contributions, business ownership, and refugee self-sufficiency rates.
• The resolved clause formally designates February 12, 2026 as New Americans Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)Primary sponsor
• Saira Draper (D, HD-090)
• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
• Long Tran (D, HD-080)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)

• immigration
• New Americans Day
• state capitol recognition
• refugees in Georgia