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Congress considers resolution recognizing National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Original title: Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

July 10, 2009

Caribbean-American Heritage National Observances Congressional Resolutions

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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Jul 10, 2009

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution serves as an official federal acknowledgment of the cultural and historical contributions of Caribbean-Americans to the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Caribbean-American community

The resolution formally recognizes the cultural and historical significance of this group at the federal level.

What changed

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What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The House of Representatives introduced a resolution to formally recognize the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The measure has been referred to the Senate for further review.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It is a formal expression of Congressional recognition regarding the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Is this a law?

No, it is a concurrent resolution (), which is a legislative measure used to express the sense of Congress rather than to create binding law.

Why It Matters

This resolution serves as an official federal acknowledgment of the cultural and historical contributions of Caribbean-Americans to the United States.

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