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The Year of the Snake 2025 product is designed with Decorative Chinese Symbolism and packaged in a Symbolic Red Folder adorned in Full-Color. "United Chinese Americans (UCA) applauds Congresswoman Meng's legislative leadership and commitment in bringing to the floor the Lunar New Year as Federal holiday bill. UCA will work in tandem with Congresswoman Meng to advance this bill to make America a truly diverse and pluralistic democracy," said Haipei Shue, President of United Chinese The bill, titled the “Lunar New Year Day Act,” has more than 40 co-sponsors. Meng also introduced a resolution for the House to recognize the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Details on Meng’s bill to make Lunar New Year a federal holiday can be viewed here. 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