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Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.

USA119th CongressHRES-326| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
Sylvia R. Garcia

Sylvia R. Garcia

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (55)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution expresses support for designating April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day" to commemorate the profound accomplishments and lasting legacy of Dolores Huerta. It highlights her pivotal role as a labor and civil rights leader, acknowledging her tireless efforts to improve conditions for marginalized communities across the United States. The resolution details Huerta's significant contributions, including co-founding the National Farm Workers Association, leading nationwide table grape boycotts, and negotiating critical union contracts. She was instrumental in the enactment of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, advocated for safer working conditions, and championed women's equality, famously coining the phrase "Si Se Puede." The resolution ultimately seeks to honor her dedication to advancing civil rights and ensuring equal protection under the law for all people.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • April 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.

USA119th CongressHRES-326| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
This House Resolution expresses support for designating April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day" to commemorate the profound accomplishments and lasting legacy of Dolores Huerta. It highlights her pivotal role as a labor and civil rights leader, acknowledging her tireless efforts to improve conditions for marginalized communities across the United States. The resolution details Huerta's significant contributions, including co-founding the National Farm Workers Association, leading nationwide table grape boycotts, and negotiating critical union contracts. She was instrumental in the enactment of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, advocated for safer working conditions, and championed women's equality, famously coining the phrase "Si Se Puede." The resolution ultimately seeks to honor her dedication to advancing civil rights and ensuring equal protection under the law for all people.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • April 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sylvia R. Garcia

Sylvia R. Garcia

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (55)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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