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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-288| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month should be established in April. The primary goal is to celebrate the significant contributions of Americans of Garifuna immigrant heritage to the history and culture of the United States. This month would provide an opportunity to recognize their unique background as Central American Black Indigenous immigrants. The Garifuna people, descendants of West and Central Africans who intermarried with Indigenous Caribs and Arawaks, arrived in Central America in 1797. Their language, dance, and music are recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Establishing this heritage month aims to highlight their rich cultural traditions and raise awareness about their ongoing fight for land rights and against injustices faced by Black and Indigenous populations globally. The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-699
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-344
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1042
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.
Apr 1, 2025
Submitted in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-699
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-344
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1042
    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.


  • April 1, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Arts, Culture, Religion

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-288| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month should be established in April. The primary goal is to celebrate the significant contributions of Americans of Garifuna immigrant heritage to the history and culture of the United States. This month would provide an opportunity to recognize their unique background as Central American Black Indigenous immigrants. The Garifuna people, descendants of West and Central Africans who intermarried with Indigenous Caribs and Arawaks, arrived in Central America in 1797. Their language, dance, and music are recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Establishing this heritage month aims to highlight their rich cultural traditions and raise awareness about their ongoing fight for land rights and against injustices faced by Black and Indigenous populations globally. The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-699
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-344
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1042
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.
Apr 1, 2025
Submitted in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-699
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-344
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1042
    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.


  • April 1, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted