HRES 720 United States House · 119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "African Diaspora Heritage Month".

HRES 720 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating September 2025 as "African Diaspora Heritage Month." It does not create legal requirements or allocate funding but encourages public observation through ceremonies and programs. The resolution highlights the African diaspora’s economic contributions (e.g., $24 billion in federal taxes in 2021), cultural diversity, and historical significance to U.S. society. It urges local governments to recognize the month and affirms that the diaspora’s contributions enrich American history and national identity. This is a non-binding gesture focused on recognition, not policy change.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Last action Sep 16, 2025