HRES 62119th CongressIn Committee

Supporting the goals and ideals of a Juan Pablo Duarte Day.

Introduced: Jan 23, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This House Resolution (H. Res. 62) expresses support for the goals and ideals associated with Juan Pablo Duarte Day and calls for two related recognitions. First, it supports establishing a national day of recognition for Juan Pablo Duarte in the United States to honor the Dominican Republic’s founding father. Second, it urges the United States to observe a national day of recognition for Dominican Americans with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities. The measure is a non-binding expression of Congress and does not create new law, authorize spending, or establish a federal holiday. The resolution situates Duarte as a key figure in the Dominican Republic’s independence, history, and democratic tradition, and it notes upcoming anniversaries and events relevant to Dominican Americans and the Dominican Republic. By calling for these recognitions, it aims to strengthen cultural ties and public awareness within the United States.

Key Points

1The resolution supports the goals and ideals of Juan Pablo Duarte Day in the Dominican Republic.
2It advocates establishing a national day of recognition for Juan Pablo Duarte in the United States.
3It urges the United States to observe a national day of recognition for Dominican Americans, with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
4The measure is non-binding and does not create new law or funding; it expresses Congress’s opinions and aspirations.
5It highlights Duarte’s role in founding La Trinitaria, his participation in independence efforts, and his democratic principles as part of the historical rationale for recognition.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Dominican Americans and the Dominican diaspora; communities and cultural organizations that would organize or participate in commemorations.Secondary group/area affected- U.S. educational institutions, cultural institutions, and public-sphere organizations that may incorporate Duarte-related programs or Dominican American history into curricula or events.Additional impacts- Could influence local or state governments or private sector events to recognize Duarte or Dominican American heritage, though it does not mandate such actions.- Does not authorize spending or create a federal holiday; any formal establishment of a federal or national day would require separate legislation.

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