# 119-hres-720: Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "African Diaspora Heritage Month".

119-hres-720, Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "African Diaspora Heritage Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-720
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "African Diaspora Heritage Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-16
- Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 17
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Designation of September 2025 as African Diaspora Heritage Month** would recognize the history and contributions of people of African heritage across the United States. The resolution would encourage public ceremonies and urge schools, local governments, and civic groups to hold programs honoring the diaspora's cultural, economic, and diplomatic roles. - Families and communities would be encouraged to observe with ceremonies and local events. The resolution notes African diaspora households had over $114 billion in spending power in 2021. - State and local officials and schools would be urged to run educational programs and public observances. The findings cite about $24 billion in federal taxes paid by diaspora households in 2021. - Policymakers and U.S.–Africa engagement efforts would be affirmed as benefiting from diaspora insight and networks. The resolution references $54 billion in remittances to sub-Saharan Africa in 2023 and $44.8 billion in two-way goods trade with sub-Saharan Africa in 2021.

## Cosponsors (17)

- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (D-TX), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-1661: SAFE Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-720 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/720)

## 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-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2253)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-1661: SAFE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1661)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-720 (as of 2026-04-21).