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FL H0069

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Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Local and Federal Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to recognize May as "Haitian American Heritage Month" to honor the Haitian and Haitian American communities and their cultural contributions to the nation
  • Acknowledges that approximately 1.5 million persons of Haitian descent live throughout the United States and have contributed as educators, authors, community leaders, activists, athletes, artists, musicians, and politicians
  • Recognizes the geographic proximity of Haiti to American shores and the shared commitment to democratic values between the two nations
  • Encourages the people of the nation to observe Haitian American Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, celebrations, and activities
  • Directs distribution of the memorial to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all members of the Florida delegation to Congress

Legislative Description

Haitian American Heritage Month

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9057 (Adopted)

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism1/27/2016
State Affairs10/28/2015
Local and Federal Affairs9/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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