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119-s-340119th Congress

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Introduced

Summary

Create an annual African Diaspora Heritage Month. This bill would add a section to federal law asking the President to issue a yearly proclamation urging state and local governments, schools, and communities to hold programs and activities that honor the African diaspora.

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  • Families and communities would get a nationally recognized month to celebrate cultural and historical contributions. The African diaspora in the United States is about 50 million people.
  • State and local governments and schools would be urged to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities that highlight history, culture, and contributions.
  • The bill would insert Section 149 into Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the U.S. Code and direct an annual presidential proclamation to establish the observance.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2025

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