Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.

This resolution would have the House of Representatives recognize the yearly celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on November 1 and 2 in the United States and around the world. It would honor the cultural contributions of Mexican-American, Latino, and Indigenous communities and express condolences to families remembering loved ones, including people who died in immigration detention or during enforcement actions. It would urge the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to protect the health, dignity, civil rights, and family unity of people in immigration custody. It would also encourage community groups, schools, and governments to raise awareness about the holiday. The resolution does not create new laws or spending.

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Sponsors

• Jesús G. "Chuy" García Democrat sponsor
• 19 cosponsors