Bill > HRes720

This resolution expresses support for designating September 2025 as "African Diaspora Heritage Month" while highlighting the significant contributions of African diaspora communities in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the rapid growth of African immigrant populations, noting they have increased by nearly 246 percent between 2000 and 2019, and emphasizes their diverse cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds. It recognizes the African diaspora's substantial economic contributions, including paying billions in federal, state, and local taxes, and generating significant spending power. The resolution also celebrates the community's high educational achievements, commitment to family and community, and critical role in shaping government policy and international relations. By encouraging nationwide observance through ceremonies and programs, the resolution calls on civil and educational authorities to recognize the African diaspora's invaluable contributions to the nation's history, progress, and cultural richness, affirming that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States strengthens its social fabric.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/720/all-info