Bill > HRes838

This resolution commemorates Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), an annual celebration on November 1 and 2 that honors deceased loved ones, tracing its origins to pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican cultures. The resolution recognizes the holiday's historical significance, including its roots in Indigenous traditions and its evolution after Spanish colonization, and emphasizes how the celebration reinforces familial bonds and cultural pride. The House of Representatives acknowledges the cultural contributions of Mexican-American, Latino, and Indigenous communities, celebrates the remembrance of loved ones, and expresses solidarity with families, particularly those who have lost family members in immigration detention. The resolution also calls on government agencies to protect the health, dignity, and civil rights of individuals in immigration custody and encourages educational institutions and community organizations to raise awareness about the holiday's cultural importance. Notably, the resolution includes a pointed reference to recent deaths in ICE custody, such as Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, using the holiday's spirit of remembrance to highlight broader issues of human rights and accountability in immigration enforcement.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/838/all-info