Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States.

H. Res. 625 is a non-binding House resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Republic of Cabo Verde’s independence and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in both Cabo Verde and the United States. The bill assembles a long series of historical and diplomatic background statements (the “Whereas” clauses) highlighting shared history, migration, cultural ties, and bilateral cooperation. It then authorizes the House to extend congratulations, express support for Cabo Verde’s democratic principles, commend the Cabo Verdean-American community, note Cabo Verde’s role in regional and transatlantic affairs since independence, and commend Cabo Verde’s stance on Ukraine. Overall, the measure signals bipartisan U.S. support for Cabo Verde and the Cabo Verdean-American diaspora, with a focus on democracy, partnership, and regional security. As a resolution, the act is symbolic and does not create new legal obligations, funding, or policy mandates. It serves to publicly affirm U.S.-Cabo Verde relations and to recognize the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to both nations’ democratic development.