# 119-hres-838: Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.

119-hres-838, Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-838
- Congress: 119
- Title: Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-28
- Sponsor: Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 19
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (19)

- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35] (D-TX), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-CA), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] (D-CA), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Protect detainee rights during observances: benefit, low. 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.

## 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-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-838 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/838)

## 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-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-12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-12)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-838 (as of 2026-04-21).