Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of March 2025 as "Bulgarian-American Heritage Month".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Apr 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 291, would urge the people of the United States to observe March 2025 as "Bulgarian-American Heritage Month." It aims to encourage Americans to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Bulgarian immigrants and their descendants to the United States.
The resolution highlights the cultural and economic impact of Bulgarian-Americans across various fields, including science, arts, business, and academia. It also acknowledges the historical ties between the United States and Bulgaria, dating back to the 19th century, and recognizes the ongoing partnership between the two nations.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on April 2, 2025, by Representative Brad Schneider and co-sponsored by other representatives, the bill has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. If passed by the House, it would serve as an expression of Congress's sentiment, urging public observance and recognition of Bulgarian-American heritage.
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Timeline
2 Apr 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 291 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 291, would urge the people of the United States to observe March 2025 as "Bulgarian-American Heritage Month." It aims to encourage Americans to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Bulgarian immigrants and their descendants to the United States. The resolution highlights the cultural and economic impact of Bulgarian-Americans across various fields, including science, arts, business, and academia. It also acknowledges the historical ties between the United States and Bulgaria, dating back to the 19th century, and recognizes the ongoing partnership between the two nations. Introduced in the House of Representatives on April 2, 2025, by Representative Brad Schneider and co-sponsored by other representatives, the bill has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. If passed by the House, it would serve as an expression of Congress's sentiment, urging public observance and recognition of Bulgarian-American heritage.
- Has H.Res. 291 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 291. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 291?
- H.Res. 291 was sponsored by Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 291?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (2 Apr 2025).
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