Bill · H.Res. 949· House(119-HRES-949)
Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday in May as "National Lowrider Day".
- Introduced
- 12/12/2025
- Last activity
- 12/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Teresa Leger Fernandez
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- 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 expresses support for designating the first Saturday in May as ``National Lowrider Day.'' It highlights the history of lowrider culture, tracing it back to 1940s Chicano communities in the American Southwest. The text notes that lowriders serve as mobile works of art and a form of cultural identity for Latino communities. It also mentions the community service and mentorship provided by lowrider clubs. Finally, the resolution seeks to recognize the culture as an integral part of the United States and calls for support of related public events and educational programs.
Yes
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+6
The resolution explicitly recognizes lowrider culture as a vital form of cultural identity for Latino communities.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution acknowledges the historical discrimination and criminalization faced by Chicano and Latino lowrider communities.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution mentions the support of youth lowrider bike building programs for at-risk kids.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Community Building and Support: The resolution notes that lowrider clubs support communities through service, mentorship, charity events, car shows, and cultural celebrations (Whereas clause regarding lowrider clubs).
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Cultural Recognition: The bill seeks to recognize lowrider culture as an integral part of the historical and cultural fabric of the United States (Resolution clause 1).
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Honoring Contributors: It aims to honor the contributions of lowrider builders, artists, families, and clubs who have preserved the tradition (Resolution clause 2).
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Support for Programs: The resolution calls upon various government entities to support public events and educational programs that honor lowrider culture and heritage (Resolution clause 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text.
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+6Good For Children+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/12/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Luz RivasDemocrat · California
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Norma TorresDemocrat · California