United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 340 — African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025This 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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

  • title 36, United States Code

    ``Sec. 149. African Diaspora Heritage Month ``The President shall issue each year a proclamation-- ``(1) designating a month as African Diaspora Heritage Month; ``(2) calling on State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe African Diaspora Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities; and ``(3) urging civil and educational authorities of States and local governments to observe African Diaspora Heritage Month through appropriate programs and activities.''.

    This adds a new section to designate a month as African Diaspora Heritage Month.

  • title 36, United States Code

    ``149. African Diaspora Heritage Month.''

    This adds a new entry to the table of sections for chapter 1.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 340 do?
African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025This 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.
Who sponsors S 340?
S 340 is sponsored by Kaine, Tim (Democratic), Cornyn, John (Republican), and Booker, Cory A. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 340?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 340?
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