Bill · H.Res. 169· House(119-HRES-169)
Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Adriano Espaillat
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- 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 recognizes the long history, presence, and contributions of the Dominican community in the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods of New York City. It highlights key historical figures, cultural organizations, local businesses, artists, athletes, and elected officials of Dominican descent. The text supports the creation of a National Park Service cultural heritage district to preserve this history. Finally, it states that the House of Representatives will fight against gentrification and displacement in the area.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution actively celebrates, honors, and seeks to preserve the cultural heritage of the Dominican and Hispanic community.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The resolution pledges to fight against the displacement and uprooting of low-income residents.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
The resolution supports the preservation of cultural and historical identity within the Washington Heights and Inwood urban neighborhoods.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Cultural Preservation and Recognition: The resolution supports the designation of a noncontiguous Dominican cultural heritage district under the National Park Service, which acknowledges and celebrates the history and contributions of the Dominican community (Resolved clause (1)). This is positive because it officially honors the heritage and preserves the historical memory of the neighborhood for future generations.
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Protection Against Displacement: The text states that the House of Representatives promises to fight against displacement, gentrification, and the uprooting of low- and moderate-income residents in Washington Heights (Resolved clause (5)). This could benefit local residents by bringing attention to housing stability and working to protect the community from being priced out of their homes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections, provisions, or mandates within this resolution that create negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Children+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 2/27/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.