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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1473 

To condemn racism and bigotry towards Haitian people, to celebrate the 

vast contributions of people of Haitian descent to the United States, 

to condemn the spread of misinformation, and to call on Americans 

to affirm our shared humanity. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 

Mr. FROST (for himself, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. PRESSLEY, and Mrs. 

CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK) submitted the following resolution; which was 

referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 

RESOLUTION 

To condemn racism and bigotry towards Haitian people, to 

celebrate the vast contributions of people of Haitian descent to the United States, to condemn the spread of 

misinformation, and to call on Americans to affirm our 

shared humanity. 

Whereas food-based racialized epithets have been a prominent 

form of racism in America for hundreds of years; 

Whereas the debunked claims promoted by Senator James 

David Vance and former President Donald Trump about 

Haitians or people of Haitian descent have been declared 

baseless by law enforcement and government officials; 


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•HRES 1473 IH 

Whereas spreading false stories about Haitians or people of 

Haitian descent divides communities by stoking fear 

amongst communities; 

Whereas recent racist tropes and misinformation, including 

fabricated stories about Haitians or people of Haitian descent, have contributed to a hostile environment for Haitians or people of Haitian descent; 

Whereas the spread of fictitious stories dehumanizes people 

and puts communities in immediate physical danger; 

Whereas over 30 bomb threats and the threat of a mass 

shooting have been made in Springfield, Ohio, since the 

spread of baseless and racist stories about Haitians or 

people of Haitian descent; 

Whereas the United States and Haiti share a history of fighting for independence and have been allies for over two 

centuries; 

Whereas Haitian Americans and their descendants have made 

significant contributions to the advancement of American 

society, including but not limited to: Jean Baptiste Point 

du Sable, founder of Chicago; Pierre Toussiant, philanthropist and candidate for sainthood; W.E.B. Dubois, 

civil rights activist and scholar; and countless others; and 

Whereas the United States has a long history of benefitting 

from the prevalence of Haitian doctors, nurses, and 

healthcare workers providing essential services and care; 

Haitian educators and scholars who have enriched American academia and inspired countless students; Haitian 

artists, musicians, and writers who have greatly influenced American culture, bringing unique perspectives and 

creativity; and Haitian community, advocating for social 

justice and the rights of everyone; Now, therefore, be it 


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•HRES 1473 IH 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes and celebrates the significant 

3 contributions of Haitian Americans and people of 

4 Haitian descent to the United States; 

5 (2) strongly condemns and denounces all forms 

6 of discrimination, including racism, xenophobia, and 

7 bigotry, towards Haitian people; 

8 (3) calls on all Americans to reject racist tropes 

9 and speak out against misinformation; 

10 (4) recognizes and celebrates the significant 

11 contributions of Haitian Americans and people of 

12 Haitian descent to the United States; and 

13 (5) strongly urges elected officials and commu14 nity leaders to promote inclusivity, engage in respon15 sible, honest, communication, and affirm humanity 

16 for all ethnic and national groups. 

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