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119-hres-838119th Congress

Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.

Sponsored By: Representative García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

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Summary

Recognize and honor Dia de los Muertos as an annual celebration of remembrance and cultural heritage. The resolution would celebrate Mexican-American, Latino, and Indigenous traditions, express solidarity with grieving families, and urge immigration agencies to protect dignity and family unity for people in custody.

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  • Families: Offers condolences and solidarity to people observing Dia de los Muertos, especially families who lost loved ones in immigration detention or enforcement actions.
  • Mexican-American, Latino, and Indigenous communities: Affirms cultural contributions and the holiday's role in strengthening family bonds, ancestry, and cultural pride.
  • People in immigration custody and their relatives: Calls for transparency and humane treatment, noting at least 23 deaths in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in fiscal year 2025 and highlighting the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, a 38-year-old father of two, on September 12, 2025, as an illustrative tragedy.
  • Community organizations and schools: Encourages local groups, educational institutions, and all levels of government to work together to raise awareness and support respectful remembrance practices.

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Protect detainee rights during observances

If adopted, the resolution would urge DHS, ICE, and other agencies to protect the health and dignity of people in immigration custody. It would also urge protecting civil rights and family unity during cultural observances like Día de los Muertos.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

IL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

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