Recognizing the month of June 2023 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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Jun 2023): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.Res. 483 is a symbolic resolution that would have the House of Representatives formally recognize June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month." The resolution does not create new laws, programs, or funding; instead, it lists statistics and statements about immigrants' roles in health care, the military, business, agriculture, and the broader economy, and expresses support for immigrant contributions to the United States. Through the resolution, the House would recognize the month, pledge to celebrate immigrant contributions in each state, welcome current and prospective immigrants, encourage cooperation between immigrants and other residents, and commit to working with other lawmakers, federal agencies, and the President on immigration policy.
The resolution primarily affects how Congress publicly characterizes and honors immigrants and their descendants; it does not change immigration law, eligibility rules, benefits, or enforcement practices for any individual or group, including groups referenced in the text such as health care workers, DACA recipients, Temporary Protected Status holders, students, or business owners.
The bill was introduced on June 7, 2023, by Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York along with numerous cosponsors, and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. According to official records, it did not receive a vote and saw no further action, meaning it did not advance beyond introduction and did not take effect as an official act of the House.
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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. 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
7 Jun 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 483 do?
- H.Res. 483 is a symbolic resolution that would have the House of Representatives formally recognize June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month." The resolution does not create new laws, programs, or funding; instead, it lists statistics and statements about immigrants' roles in health care, the military, business, agriculture, and the broader economy, and expresses support for immigrant contributions to the United States. Through the resolution, the House would recognize the month, pledge to celebrate immigrant contributions in each state, welcome current and prospective immigrants, encourage cooperation between immigrants and other residents, and commit to working with other lawmakers, federal agencies, and the President on immigration policy. The resolution primarily affects how Congress publicly characterizes and honors immigrants and their descendants; it does not change immigration law, eligibility rules, benefits, or enforcement practices for any individual or group, including groups referenced in the text such as health care workers, DACA recipients, Temporary Protected Status holders, students, or business owners. The bill was introduced on June 7, 2023, by Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York along with numerous cosponsors, and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. According to official records, it did not receive a vote and saw no further action, meaning it did not advance beyond introduction and did not take effect as an official act of the House.
- Has H.Res. 483 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 483. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 483?
- H.Res. 483 was sponsored by Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY), with 42 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 483?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (7 Jun 2023).
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