United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HRES 717 — Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill supports the designation of a noncontiguous Dominican cultural heritage district under the control of the National Park Service to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the Dominican community to New York City, New York State, and the nation. Recognizes that the cultural legacy and historical contributions of the Dominican community enrich, enliven, and permeate the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods. Honors the history and contributions of Dominican-American elected officials, artists, small business and bodega owners, writers, and trailblazers. Supports the efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Dominican people in Washington Heights and Inwood, including through the designation of historic buildings and districts.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 717 do?
This bill supports the designation of a noncontiguous Dominican cultural heritage district under the control of the National Park Service to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the Dominican community to New York City, New York State, and the nation. Recognizes that the cultural legacy and historical contributions of the Dominican community enrich, enliven, and permeate the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods. Honors the history and contributions of Dominican-American elected officials, artists, small business and bodega owners, writers, and trailblazers. Supports the efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Dominican people in Washington Heights and Inwood, including through the designation of historic buildings and districts.
Who sponsors HRES 717?
HRES 717 is sponsored by Espaillat, Adriano (Democratic).
What is the current status of HRES 717?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 717?
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