A resolution 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 the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Jun 2021): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4786-4787)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution officially recognizes the month of June as "Immigrant Heritage Month." It honors the achievements and contributions of immigrants and their children to the United States, highlighting their impact on the nation's health, safety, diversity, and prosperity. The resolution also acknowledges the importance of immigrants to the country's future success.
The resolution affects all people in the United States by celebrating the role of immigrants and their descendants in building the nation. It encourages the public to engage with their immigrant neighbors and colleagues to improve the well-being of the country. Additionally, it expresses a commitment from members of Congress to collaborate on creating sensible and fair immigration policies.
This resolution was introduced in the Senate in June 2021 and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As a resolution, if passed by the Senate, it would serve as a formal statement of recognition and sentiment, without creating new laws or regulations.
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Official summary
This resolution recognizes June 2021 as Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the contributions immigrants and their children have made to the United States. It also welcomes immigrants presently in the United States and individuals seeking to immigrate to the United States to contribute to the health, safety, diversity, and prosperity of the United States.
Timeline
24 Jun 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4786-4787)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 294 do?
- This Senate resolution officially recognizes the month of June as "Immigrant Heritage Month." It honors the achievements and contributions of immigrants and their children to the United States, highlighting their impact on the nation's health, safety, diversity, and prosperity. The resolution also acknowledges the importance of immigrants to the country's future success. The resolution affects all people in the United States by celebrating the role of immigrants and their descendants in building the nation. It encourages the public to engage with their immigrant neighbors and colleagues to improve the well-being of the country. Additionally, it expresses a commitment from members of Congress to collaborate on creating sensible and fair immigration policies. This resolution was introduced in the Senate in June 2021 and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As a resolution, if passed by the Senate, it would serve as a formal statement of recognition and sentiment, without creating new laws or regulations.
- Has S.Res. 294 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 294. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 294?
- S.Res. 294 was sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 294?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4786-4787) (24 Jun 2021).
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A resolution recognizing the month of June 2022 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of the United States.
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