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DemocratBill · S. 340· Senate(119-S-340)

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025

Rep. Kaine
Age: 68 years
Virginia
Introduced
1/30/2025
Last activity
1/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Timothy Kaine
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 1
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025," directs the President to designate a specific month each year as African Diaspora Heritage Month. The President would be required to issue an annual proclamation to establish this month. This proclamation would call on the people of the United States, as well as state and local governments, to observe the month. Additionally, the President would urge civil and educational authorities at the state and local levels to participate through appropriate programs and activities.

Yes· 3 of 5

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

    The bill establishes a formal national observance to recognize the history and contributions of the African diaspora.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5

    The bill recognizes and honors the significant contributions and heritage of the African diaspora in the United States.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+3

    The bill explicitly recognizes the growing population and significant contributions of those of African origin.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.