SRES 622 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

SRES 622 is a symbolic Senate resolution recognizing Cinco de Mayo's cultural and historical significance, specifically commemorating Mexico's 1862 Battle of Puebla victory over French forces. It highlights the holiday's meaning for Mexican and Mexican-American communities, emphasizing themes of independence, self-determination, and cultural ties between Mexico and the U.S. The resolution encourages Americans to observe Cinco de Mayo through ceremonies and activities but does not create new laws or change policies. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect and directly affects no individuals or groups through legislative action.
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Introduced May 5, 2022 Last action May 5, 2022
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2365)
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