Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 720
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "African Diaspora Heritage Month".
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Introduced 2025-09-16Topic: civil rights · immigrationSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the U.S. House of Representatives supports designating September 2025 as "African Diaspora Heritage Month." It encourages people in the United States to observe the month through ceremonies, programs, and activities. It urges state and local civil and educational authorities to observe the month with programs and activities. It also affirms that the African diaspora community's contributions are part of U.S. history and heritage and that the nation's ethnic and racial diversity strengthens it. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or requirements.
Sponsors
- Jennifer L. McClellan Democrat sponsor
- 16 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | refer |
| 2025-09-16 | Submitted in House | refer | |
| 2025-09-16 | Submitted in House | introduce |