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Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.

USA117th CongressHRES-717| House 
| Updated: 10/13/2021
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill supports the designation of a noncontiguous Dominican cultural heritage district under the control of the National Park Service to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the Dominican community to New York City, New York State, and the nation. Recognizes that the cultural legacy and historical contributions of the Dominican community enrich, enliven, and permeate the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods. Honors the history and contributions of Dominican-American elected officials, artists, small business and bodega owners, writers, and trailblazers. Supports the efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Dominican people in Washington Heights and Inwood, including through the designation of historic buildings and districts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-63
Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1042
Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.
Oct 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 12, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-63
    Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1042
    Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.


  • October 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 12, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-77: Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.
Caribbean areaCommunity life and organizationCongressional tributesDominican RepublicHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasLatin AmericaLow- and moderate-income housingNew York City

Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.

USA117th CongressHRES-717| House 
| Updated: 10/13/2021
This bill supports the designation of a noncontiguous Dominican cultural heritage district under the control of the National Park Service to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the Dominican community to New York City, New York State, and the nation. Recognizes that the cultural legacy and historical contributions of the Dominican community enrich, enliven, and permeate the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods. Honors the history and contributions of Dominican-American elected officials, artists, small business and bodega owners, writers, and trailblazers. Supports the efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Dominican people in Washington Heights and Inwood, including through the designation of historic buildings and districts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-63
Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1042
Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.
Oct 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 12, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-63
    Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1042
    Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.


  • October 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 12, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-77: Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Caribbean areaCommunity life and organizationCongressional tributesDominican RepublicHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasLatin AmericaLow- and moderate-income housingNew York City