S. 340: African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-30):
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.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 340 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 340?
S. 340 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 340 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).