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FL S0568

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Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Daphne Campbell

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to officially recognize June each year as "Caribbean-American Heritage Month"

  • Notes that Caribbean immigration to the United States began in 1619, with millions emigrating since 1820, and highlights contributions of Caribbean-Americans as educators, authors, musicians, politicians, and community leaders

  • References the June 2005 House concurrent resolution and February 14, 2006 Senate passage unanimously recognizing Caribbean-American Heritage Month, along with annual White House proclamations since 2005

  • Directs Florida's Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SM 572 (Adopted)

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism2/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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