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Search Results: keywords:"cultural diversity"

H. RES. 325 — Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the city of Hialeah, Florida.
April 10, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:162
H. RES. 325 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor the 100th anniversary of the city of Hialeah, Florida. The resolution celebrates the city's history, acknowledging its growth from a small city in 1925 to Florida's 5th largest city today, with a significant...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 325 is a special message from the government to say "Happy 100th Birthday" to the city of Hialeah, Florida, and to thank the people there for making the place so nice and important over the years. This message doesn't involve any money or spending, just a big congratulations!
S. 3656 — To direct the President to designate a month as African Diaspora Heritage Month.
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January 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,006
The bill S. 3656, titled the “African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2024," proposes that the President designate a month each year to celebrate African Diaspora Heritage Month. It highlights the significant contributions of the African diaspora to the United States in terms...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the President to pick a special month every year to celebrate people from Africa and their great things they do in America. But it doesn’t say which month it should be or how exactly to celebrate, and it doesn’t give any money to help with the celebrations.
H. R. 2843 — To establish a process for the Board on Geographic Names to review and revise offensive place names, to create an advisory committee to recommend offensive place names to be reviewed by the Board, and for other purposes.
April 10, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,960
H. R. 2843, titled the “Reconciliation in Place Names Act,” proposes a process for changing offensive geographic names in the United States. It aims to establish an Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names to review and suggest name changes for geographic features...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 2843 wants to make sure the names of places, like towns or mountains, are nice and not mean to anyone. It sets up a group of people to pick better names for places with bad names, so everyone feels happy and respected.
H. R. 9246 — To provide for grants for States that require sensitivity training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:881
H. R. 9246, also known as the “Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2024,” proposes to provide grants to states that require sensitivity training for law enforcement officers and mandate independent investigations into cases where officers use deadly force. The bill mandates that law...
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H. R. 9246 is a plan to give money to states that make police officers go through special training to be more understanding and fair, especially when dealing with different kinds of people. It also says that if a police officer uses a lot of force, an outsider should look into what happened to make sure everything is fair.
S. 4844 — To provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,582
The bill S. 4844 is designed to promote fair and unbiased police interactions by providing grants to states that implement specific police training programs. It requires states to ensure that law enforcement officers complete training on issues like anti-bias, cultural...
Simple Explanation
The bill helps states teach police officers to be fair and calm in tough situations and says independent people should check when police use too much force, to make sure everything is handled fairly. States that follow these rules can get money to help them train their police officers better.
H. RES. 95 — Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.
February 04, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:311
H. RES. 95 is a resolution proposed in the House of Representatives to honor the impact of the Greensboro Four, who staged a significant sit-in during the civil rights movement 65 years ago. The resolution acknowledges their role in inspiring college student activism and establishing the...
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The H. RES. 95 bill is about remembering four brave college students who, a long time ago, peacefully sat at a lunch counter to fight against unfair rules. It says that schools should teach kids about these students so everyone knows it's important to respect and appreciate different people.
H. CON. RES. 107 — Designating Northwest Coast Art as a rare and valuable national treasure.
May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:175
H. CON. RES. 107 is a resolution acknowledging Northwest Coast Art as a national treasure of significant importance. It highlights the art form's cultural, spiritual, and historical value, emphasizing its longstanding tradition that dates back thousands of years. The...
Simple Explanation
This resolution says that Northwest Coast Art is a special kind of art that should be protected because it is important to our culture and history. It asks Congress to make sure this art is safe for the future, but it doesn't say exactly how to do that yet.
S. RES. 693 — Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
May 15, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:345
The resolution, S. RES. 693, acknowledges the importance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and celebrates the substantial contributions of these communities to the history of the United States. It highlights historical milestones and achievements of...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is like a special thank you card from the U.S. Senate, celebrating the cool things Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have done for the country, while also saying we should stop being mean to them.
S. RES. 707 — Recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States.
May 23, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:335
S. RES. 707 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate that highlights the importance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the culture and society of the United States. The resolution acknowledges historical...
Simple Explanation
This Senate resolution is like a special appreciation day to say "thank you" to Jewish Americans for all the wonderful things they've done for America. It also talks about helping stop mean behavior against Jewish people and learning more about history so everyone can be kinder and smarter.
H. RES. 1003 — Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:170
H. RES. 1003 is a resolution recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States. The resolution highlights that after the Vietnam War, about 800,000 Vietnamese refugees resettled in the United States, and there are now approximately 1.7 million...
Simple Explanation
This resolution from Congress is a way of saying "thank you" to Vietnamese Americans for all the amazing things they've done in the country, like being great at business, school, and other important jobs, and making America a more colorful and fun place to live.
H. RES. 1333 — Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:206
H. RES. 1333 recognizes the importance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month in the United States. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of Caribbean Americans to the country's history and culture in areas such as the arts, politics, and social movements. It...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1333 is a paper from Congress that says June is a special month to celebrate Caribbean Americans and all the amazing things they do, like art and helping others. It wants everyone to have fun and learn about the different cultures they bring to America!
H. RES. 1331 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Immigrant Heritage Month.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:344
H. RES. 1331 is a resolution supporting Immigrant Heritage Month, which celebrates the diverse cultures and contributions of immigrants to the United States. The resolution acknowledges the significant economic, cultural, and social impacts of both documented and undocumented immigrants. It...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month, which is a special time to recognize and appreciate how people from different countries make America a better place. It asks leaders to be nice to immigrants and help them feel welcome and safe, and also suggests that the government should help immigrants who have lived here a long time to become official citizens.

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