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DemocratBill · H.Res. 149· House(119-HRES-149)

Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Rep. Meng
Age: 51 years
New York
Introduced
2/21/2025
Last activity
2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Grace Meng
Cosponsors
Democrat - 5Republican - 0
Arts, Culture, Religion
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day. It highlights the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education. The text notes that UNESCO established this day in 1999 to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism. It points out that thousands of languages worldwide, including many Native North American languages, are endangered or extinct. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5

    The bill specifically mentions the importance of preserving the many endangered Native North American languages spoken in the United States.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3

    The resolution highlights the preservation of Native North American languages which are central to indigenous cultural heritage.

  • Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?+2

    The resolution emphasizes the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.