# 119-hres-169: Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.

119-hres-169, Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-09-24).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-169
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-24

## Summary

**This resolution would support the designation of a noncontiguous _Dominican cultural heritage district_ in Washington Heights and Inwood under the National Park Service to recognize and celebrate the community's contributions.** It would formally honor Dominican-American elected officials, artists, writers, small business and bodega owners, and other community leaders; back efforts to preserve historic buildings and districts; and commit to fighting displacement and gentrification that threaten the neighborhood's history.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-4714: End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-169 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/169)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-4714: End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4714)
- [119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-169 (as of 2026-09-24).