S. 340119th CongressIntroduced Jan 30, 2025

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025

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Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Committees: Judiciary Committee (primary)
Last action: Jan 30, 2025

Bottom line

This bill establishes an annual presidential proclamation to recognize and celebrate African Diaspora Heritage Month in the United States.

What it actually does

This bill directs the President to issue an annual proclamation designating a month as African Diaspora Heritage Month. It calls upon State and local governments, as well as the people of the United States, to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities, and specifically urges civil and educational authorities to participate.

Section 3(a) and (b)

Designation of African Diaspora Heritage Month

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This provision amends Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, by adding a new section 149. This new section mandates that the President annually issue a proclamation designating a specific month as "African Diaspora Heritage Month." The proclamation is intended to encourage State and local governments, as well as the general public, to observe this month through appropriate programs and activities, with a particular emphasis on civil and educational authorities.

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S. 340119th CongressIntroduced Jan 30, 2025

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025

IntroducedImmigrationNarrow

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Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Committees: Judiciary Committee (primary)
Last action: Jan 30, 2025

Bottom line

This bill establishes an annual presidential proclamation to recognize and celebrate African Diaspora Heritage Month in the United States.

What it actually does

Section 3(a) and (b)

Designation of African Diaspora Heritage Month

prominently featuredstraightforward