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HRES 1333118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Policy Area: Arts, Culture, Religion
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jun 28, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1333 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. The resolution aims to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Caribbean Americans to the United States. It was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. The bill does not include specific legislative mandates, funding provisions, or enforcement mechanisms.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1333 sought to formally recognize National Caribbean American Heritage Month but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution recognizes the cultural and historical contributions of Caribbean Americans.
  • It is a House resolution (H.Res.), which is typically non-binding and symbolic.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on June 28, 2024, but did not advance and expired.
Who Benefits?

['Caribbean American communities', 'Cultural and heritage organizations focused on Caribbean American history', 'The general public through increased cultural awareness']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations or funding, limiting direct impact.', 'The lack of further legislative action means no formal recognition was established.', 'No implementation or oversight mechanisms are included.']

Political Context

The resolution fits within a broader pattern of congressional efforts to recognize diverse cultural heritage months. It was introduced and referred to committee but did not receive further consideration before the end of the congressional session, resulting in expiration.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Increased public awareness and cultural recognition of Caribbean American heritage.', 'Potential encouragement for future legislative or community initiatives celebrating Caribbean American contributions.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is a symbolic resolution without legislative force, funding, or oversight provisions. Transparency considerations include the lack of detailed bill text and official summary, limiting comprehensive analysis. The bill's failure to advance beyond committee referral is consistent with many non-binding resolutions that do not become formal congressional actions.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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