Bill · H.Res. 291· House(119-HRES-291)
Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of March 2025 as "Bulgarian-American Heritage Month".
- Introduced
- 4/2/2025
- Last activity
- 4/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Bradley Schneider
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution urges the people of the United States to observe March 2025 as "Bulgarian-American Heritage Month." It highlights the significant contributions Bulgarian immigrants and their descendants have made to American society, science, and the economy. The text notes the long history of diplomatic and people-to-people ties between the two nations. It also celebrates the cultural diversity brought to the United States by the Bulgarian-American community. Finally, the resolution seeks to recognize the enduring partnership and shared interests between the United States and the Republic of Bulgaria.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Cultural Appreciation: The resolution urges the observance of the month with appropriate events and activities to allow Americans to gain a deeper appreciation of Bulgarian culture and history (Resolution Section 1).
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Recognition of Contributions: The bill recognizes the significant contributions of Bulgarian-Americans to the United States, acknowledging their impact on various fields (Resolution Section 4).
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Strengthening Diversity: The text recognizes that Bulgarian-American culture and heritage strengthens and enriches the diversity of the United States (Resolution Section 5).
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Future Cooperation: The resolution looks forward to continued collaboration between the United States and Bulgaria to advance shared interests (Resolution Section 6).
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Innovation and Technology: The resolution reaffirms the significance of intensifying cooperation in high technologies, research, and innovations (Resolution Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people are mentioned in the provided text.
- 4/2/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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