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Expressing the sense that there should be established a "National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month" in April to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of Garifuna immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-01
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1
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Ritchie Torres
Ritchie Torres
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 96.3% (539 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2025-04-01

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would establish April as a national month to recognize and celebrate the history and contributions of Americans with Garifuna heritage, a cultural group with roots in the Caribbean and Central America. This would give official recognition to Garifuna Americans' impact on U.S. history, culture, and society, similar to how other heritage months honor different communities. The measure is currently under review by a House committee.

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Arts, Culture, Religion
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