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African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2022

3/13/2024, 12:11 PM

Congressional Summary of S 5006

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2022

This bill designates September as African Diaspora Heritage Month.

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Current Status of Bill S 5006

Bill S 5006 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2022. Bill S 5006 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 29, 2022.  Bill S 5006's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 14, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5006

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5006

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Africa
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Cultural exchanges and relations
- Historical and cultural resources
- Racial and ethnic relations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5006

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2022
African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2022
African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2022
A bill to designate the month of September as African Diaspora Heritage Month.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5006

Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
VirginiaDemocrat
Mark R. Warner
Mark R. Warner
VirginiaDemocrat
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
MarylandDemocrat
Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
CaliforniaDemocrat
Christopher A. Coons
Christopher A. Coons
DelawareDemocrat
Benjamin L. Cardin
Benjamin L. Cardin
MarylandDemocrat

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