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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.

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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