# 119-hres-625: Recognizing the 50th anniversary 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.

119-hres-625, Recognizing the 50th anniversary 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 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-625
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the 50th anniversary 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: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Marks Cabo Verde's 50th independence anniversary and highlights deep historical, cultural, and diplomatic ties with the United States.** The resolution honors Cabo Verdean-American contributions and notes milestones like early U.S. consular ties, Peace Corps exchanges, Millennium Challenge Corporation compacts, UNESCO recognition of morna, Cabo Verde's recent malaria-free status, and ongoing defense and diplomatic cooperation including support for Ukraine.

## Cosponsors (13)

- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-625 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/625)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [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-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-625 (as of 2026-04-21).