Expressing support for the recognition of March 31, 2023, as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.
This resolution expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for recognizing March 31, 2023, as "César Chávez Day" to honor the legacy of César Estrada Chávez, a civil rights leader who founded the United Farm Workers union and advocated for farmworkers' rights. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges his life and work through a symbolic resolution. The resolution highlights Chávez's achievements, including his nonviolent organizing efforts, the 1975 California Agricultural Labor Relations Act, and his enduring influence on labor rights and social justice. It encourages the public to commemorate his legacy, referencing existing state observances and previous presidential proclamations of the day.
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Introduced Mar 30, 2023
Last action Mar 30, 2023
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Mar 30, 2023
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Mar 30, 2023
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Tony Cárdenas
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Darren Soto
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Jesús G. "Chuy" García
DDemocratic
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Jimmy Gomez
DDemocratic
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Joaquin Castro
DDemocratic
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Juan Vargas
DDemocratic
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Linda T. Sánchez
DDemocratic
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Nanette Diaz Barragán
DDemocratic
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Nydia M. Velázquez
DDemocratic
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Raúl M. Grijalva
DDemocratic
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