H.R. 5451: African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2023
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-7)
Congress: 118
Date Introduced: Sept. 13, 2023
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (Sept. 13, 2023)
African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to designate by proclamation African Diaspora Heritage Month. The proclamation shall be issued every year and urge the observation of African Diaspora Heritage Month by state and local governments.
Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) (Sept. 13, 2023)
Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4) (Sept. 13, 2023)
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Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY-9) (Aug. 27, 2024)
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Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-1) (Sept. 6, 2024)
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) (Sept. 6, 2024)
Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA-2) (Sept. 6, 2024)
Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI-1) (Sept. 10, 2024)
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-5) (Sept. 10, 2024)
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