Recognizing the month of June as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions immigrants and their children have made in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging their importance to the future successes of America.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jun 2020): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1035 is a symbolic resolution that would have the House of Representatives officially recognize the month of June as "Immigrant Heritage Month." The resolution does not create any new laws, programs, or funding; instead, it formally acknowledges the contributions immigrants and their children have made to the United States in areas such as health care, national security, the economy, and cultural life. It cites statistics on immigrant participation in health care professions, military service, entrepreneurship, and the labor force, including their role during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The resolution primarily affects how Congress publicly characterizes immigrants' role in American society; it does not change immigration law, status, or benefits for any individual or group. It expresses support for immigrants currently in the U.S. and those seeking to immigrate, encourages Americans to engage with immigrant communities, and states a commitment by House members to work with other lawmakers, federal agencies, and the President toward immigration policy described as "smart and just," without specifying particular legislative changes.
The bill was introduced on June 30, 2020, by Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) with numerous cosponsors, and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As a resolution introduced late in the 116th Congress, it did not receive a committee vote or floor vote before the Congress ended, and it would need to be reintroduced in a subsequent Congress to be considered again.
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Official summary
This resolution recognizes Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the contributions immigrants and their children have made to the United States throughout its history.
The resolution also welcomes immigrants currently in the United States and those seeking to immigrate to the United States to contribute to the health, safety, diversity, and prosperity of the United States by finding their place in our vibrant, multiethnic, and integrated society.
Timeline
30 Jun 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1035 do?
- H.Res. 1035 is a symbolic resolution that would have the House of Representatives officially recognize the month of June as "Immigrant Heritage Month." The resolution does not create any new laws, programs, or funding; instead, it formally acknowledges the contributions immigrants and their children have made to the United States in areas such as health care, national security, the economy, and cultural life. It cites statistics on immigrant participation in health care professions, military service, entrepreneurship, and the labor force, including their role during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution primarily affects how Congress publicly characterizes immigrants' role in American society; it does not change immigration law, status, or benefits for any individual or group. It expresses support for immigrants currently in the U.S. and those seeking to immigrate, encourages Americans to engage with immigrant communities, and states a commitment by House members to work with other lawmakers, federal agencies, and the President toward immigration policy described as "smart and just," without specifying particular legislative changes. The bill was introduced on June 30, 2020, by Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) with numerous cosponsors, and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As a resolution introduced late in the 116th Congress, it did not receive a committee vote or floor vote before the Congress ended, and it would need to be reintroduced in a subsequent Congress to be considered again.
- Has H.Res. 1035 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1035. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1035?
- H.Res. 1035 was sponsored by Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), with 32 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1035?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (30 Jun 2020).
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