# 118-hres-1396: Recognizing a half century of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States.

118-hres-1396, Recognizing a half century of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] (D-NY); status Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-hres-1396
- Congress: 118
- Title: Recognizing a half century of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States.
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced: 2024-07-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Recognizing a half century of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States.

## Cosponsors (12)

- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT), 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 118-hr-6751: Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
- 118-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023
- 118-hr-11: Freedom to Vote Act
- 118-hr-15: Equality Act
- 118-hr-16: American Dream and Promise Act of 2023
- 118-hr-4121: Right to Contraception Act

## Sources
- [118-hres-1396 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1396)

## Related
- [118-hr-6751: Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-6751)
- [118-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-14)
- [118-hr-11: Freedom to Vote Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-11)
- [118-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-15)
- [118-hr-16: American Dream and Promise Act of 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-16)
- [118-hr-4121: Right to Contraception Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-4121)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hres-1396 (as of 2026-10-15).