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Presidential Proclamation: National Caribbean American Heritage Month 2024

Original title: National Caribbean American Heritage Month, 2024

May 31, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This proclamation highlights the administration's current policy priorities and federal funding allocations concerning Caribbean nations and the Caribbean American community.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Caribbean Americans

The proclamation recognizes their cultural contributions and highlights federal policy initiatives impacting their communities.

Residents of U.S. Virgin Islands

They are the recipients of $275 million in infrastructure funding for water, internet, transit, and road projects.

Residents of Puerto Rico

They are impacted by $140 billion in federal obligations and the Puerto Rico Economic Dialogue.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 31, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden issued a proclamation designating June 2024 as National Caribbean American Heritage Month to recognize the contributions of Caribbean Americans to the United States. The document also outlines the administration's ongoing policy initiatives regarding economic investment, infrastructure, and security cooperation in the Caribbean region.

Key Facts

President Biden proclaimed June 2024 as National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
The administration allocated over $275 million in infrastructure funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Federal obligations totaling over $140 billion have been directed toward Puerto Rico's economic recovery.
The U.S. is collaborating with CARICOM on the Crime Gun Intelligence Unit to address firearms trafficking.
The administration supports the reauthorization of the HOPE/HELP trade preferences program for Haiti.

Why It Matters

This proclamation highlights the administration's current policy priorities and federal funding allocations concerning Caribbean nations and the Caribbean American community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

It officially designates June 2024 as National Caribbean American Heritage Month and outlines the administration's current policy and funding activities related to the Caribbean.

What specific economic support is mentioned for Haiti?

The administration supports the reauthorization of the program to encourage economic prosperity.