African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 340

119th Congress

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Kaine

Senator

Democratic

VA

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill requires the President to annually proclaim African Diaspora Heritage Month and urges state and local governments to observe it. The designation recognizes the cultural contributions and heritage of people of African descent throughout the Americas and worldwide.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the President to annually proclaim African Diaspora Heritage Month and urges state and local governments to observe it. The designation recognizes the cultural contributions and heritage of people of African descent throughout the Americas and worldwide.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes African Diaspora Heritage Month by presidential proclamation
Requires annual proclamation from the President
Urges state and local government observance
Recognizes heritage of people of African descent worldwide
Celebrates cultural contributions of the African diaspora

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Communities would have a designated month to celebrate African diaspora heritage and history. Schools, cultural institutions, and governments would be encouraged to hold educational and commemorative events recognizing these contributions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

340, 119th Congress (2025). "African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-340