A resolution 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 (8 Jun 2023): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2033-2034)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, S.Res. 243, formally recognizes the month of June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month." The resolution celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children to the United States, highlighting their impact on the nation's health, safety, diversity, and prosperity. It also acknowledges their importance for the country's future successes.
The resolution affects all individuals by recognizing the value of immigrants and their descendants to American society. It welcomes both current and aspiring immigrants, encouraging their contributions. The bill emphasizes that immigrants play vital roles across various sectors, including healthcare and STEM fields, and have historically served in the U.S. military.
Introduced in the Senate on June 8, 2023, by Senator Menendez, the resolution was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As a resolution, it does not require presidential approval to become effective if passed by the Senate. Its passage would serve as a formal expression of the Senate's recognition and sentiment.
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Official summary
This resolution recognizes June 2023 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
8 Jun 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2033-2034)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 243 do?
- This Senate resolution, S.Res. 243, formally recognizes the month of June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month." The resolution celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children to the United States, highlighting their impact on the nation's health, safety, diversity, and prosperity. It also acknowledges their importance for the country's future successes. The resolution affects all individuals by recognizing the value of immigrants and their descendants to American society. It welcomes both current and aspiring immigrants, encouraging their contributions. The bill emphasizes that immigrants play vital roles across various sectors, including healthcare and STEM fields, and have historically served in the U.S. military. Introduced in the Senate on June 8, 2023, by Senator Menendez, the resolution was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As a resolution, it does not require presidential approval to become effective if passed by the Senate. Its passage would serve as a formal expression of the Senate's recognition and sentiment.
- Has S.Res. 243 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 243. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 243?
- S.Res. 243 was sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ), with 19 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 243?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2033-2034) (8 Jun 2023).
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