House Simple Resolution 372
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 2, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
372
Congress
115
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.
June 2, 2017
06/02/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
06/02/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:41 PM