HRES640-119

In Committee

Recognizing the significance of Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.

119th Congress Introduced Aug 8, 2025

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Aug 8, 2025

Mr. Correa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …

Summary

What This Bill Does
This House Resolution recognizes September 2025 as "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" to honor the contributions of Mexican Americans to United States history. It is a symbolic, ceremonial resolution that encourages the observation of this heritage month with appropriate events and activities.

Who Benefits and How
Mexican American communities benefit from official recognition and celebration of their cultural heritage and historical contributions. Cultural organizations and educational institutions may receive increased attention and support for programming related to Chicano/Chicana heritage during September.

Who Bears the Burden and How
This resolution creates no burdens, costs, or compliance requirements for any group. It is purely symbolic and does not allocate funding, impose regulations, or mandate any specific actions.

Key Provisions
- Recognizes Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate Mexican American contributions to U.S. history
- Acknowledges that Mexican Americans enhance the rich diversity of and strengthen the United States
- Encourages observation of the heritage month with appropriate events and activities

Model: claude-opus-4-5-20251101
Generated: Dec 24, 2025 17:03

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Recognizes the significance of Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month and encourages its celebration with appropriate events and activities.

Policy Domains

Culture Civil Rights Education

Legislative Strategy

"Symbolic recognition of Mexican American cultural contributions and heritage"

Likely Beneficiaries

  • Mexican American communities
  • Cultural organizations
  • Educational institutions

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