Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Sponsored By: Representative Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]
Introduced
Summary
Recognizing Cinco de Mayo as a significant cultural and historical date for Mexican and Mexican‑American communities. This resolution would acknowledge May 5 as the day that commemorates Mexico's 1862 victory at the Battle of Puebla. It would honor General Ignacio Zaragoza and the Mexican fighters who rallied for self‑determination. The text ties the holiday to liberty, shared heritage with the United States, and community leadership. It encourages Americans to observe Cinco de Mayo with ceremonies and activities that celebrate cultural ties and opportunities for future generations.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Espaillat
NY • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
TX • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Randall
WA • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]
NJ • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9]
NJ • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
IL • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Soto
FL • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Barragan
CA • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
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