# 119-hres-547: Recognizing the significance of "National Caribbean American Heritage Month".

119-hres-547, Recognizing the significance of "National Caribbean American Heritage Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-547
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the significance of "National Caribbean American Heritage Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN)
- Cosponsors: 33
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**National Caribbean American Heritage Month** would be recognized as a time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Caribbean Americans. The resolution highlights deep historical ties between the Caribbean and the United States and notes a Caribbean diaspora of about 13.2 million people. - Caribbean American communities would receive public recognition for contributions across arts, education, business, government, military, sports, science, and culture, and the text names many influential figures. - The American public and local institutions would be encouraged to observe June with ceremonies, festivals, and educational and commemorative activities. - The measure would underscore economic and diplomatic ties by calling Caribbean nations important U.S. partners and noting that remittances make up significant shares of Caribbean GDP. - It recognizes the Institute of Caribbean Studies and a National Caribbean American Heritage Month Commemorative Committee as leadership efforts to help sustain the June observance.

## Cosponsors (33)

- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] (D-VI), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY), 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9] (D-NJ), 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] (D-GA), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA), 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2763: American Family Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-547 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/547)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2763: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2763)
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