Bill · H.Res. 838· House(119-HRES-838)

Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.

Age: 70 years

Illinois

Introduced: 10/28/2025
Last activity: 10/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Jesús García
Cosponsors: - 19 - 0

Arts, Culture, Religion

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 bill commemorates the annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos in the United States and around the world. It honors the cultural contributions of Mexican-American, Latino, and Indigenous communities. The resolution expresses condolences to families remembering loved ones, especially those who died in immigration detention or from enforcement actions. It urges government agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement to protect the health, dignity, civil rights, and family unity of individuals in custody. Finally, it encourages collaboration among communities, schools, and governments to raise awareness and foster intercultural understanding.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically recognizes and celebrates the cultural heritage and contributions of Mexican-American and Latino communities.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The resolution acknowledges the Indigenous roots and pre-Hispanic origins of Dia de los Muertos traditions.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The resolution expresses solidarity with immigrant families and urges better treatment and civil rights protections within immigration custody.