S. 340 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jan 30, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates African Diaspora Heritage Month
This bill requires the President to issue a yearly proclamation officially designating African Diaspora Heritage Month. The proclamation would encourage state and local governments to observe and recognize the month as well.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial bill that doesn't change laws or programs that directly affect your daily life. It establishes an official month for recognizing the history and contributions of people of African descent across the world and in America.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jan 30, 2025)
African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to designate by proclamation African Diaspora Heritage Month. The proclamation shall be issued every year and urge the observation of African Diaspora Heritage Month by state and local governments.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 340
A BILL
African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) · Introduced Jan 30, 2025 · Immigration · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 30, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.”