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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a "National African Immigrant Heritage Month" in September to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of African immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.
12/31/2022, 5:35 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 699
Bill 117 H.Res. 699, also known as the "National African Immigrant Heritage Month" resolution, was introduced in the House of Representatives to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Americans of African immigrant heritage in the United States. The resolution proposes that the month of September be designated as National African Immigrant Heritage Month.
The purpose of this resolution is to honor and acknowledge the significant impact that African immigrants have had on the history and culture of the United States. It aims to raise awareness of the diverse experiences and achievements of African immigrants and their descendants, highlighting their contributions to various fields such as politics, business, education, and the arts.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the rich heritage and cultural diversity of African immigrants in the United States. It calls for the establishment of programs and events to commemorate National African Immigrant Heritage Month, with the goal of promoting unity, understanding, and appreciation for the contributions of African immigrants to American society. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 699 seeks to honor the legacy of African immigrants and their descendants, and to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of their contributions to the history and culture of the United States.
The purpose of this resolution is to honor and acknowledge the significant impact that African immigrants have had on the history and culture of the United States. It aims to raise awareness of the diverse experiences and achievements of African immigrants and their descendants, highlighting their contributions to various fields such as politics, business, education, and the arts.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the rich heritage and cultural diversity of African immigrants in the United States. It calls for the establishment of programs and events to commemorate National African Immigrant Heritage Month, with the goal of promoting unity, understanding, and appreciation for the contributions of African immigrants to American society. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 699 seeks to honor the legacy of African immigrants and their descendants, and to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of their contributions to the history and culture of the United States.
Congressional Summary of HRES 699
This resolution states that a National African Immigrant Heritage Month should be established to celebrate the significant contributions of Americans of African immigrant heritage to the history of the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 699
Bill HRES 699 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2021. Bill HRES 699 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2021. Bill HRES 699's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of September 30, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 699
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 699
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 699
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a "National African Immigrant Heritage Month" in September to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of African immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a "National African Immigrant Heritage Month" in September to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of African immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 699
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