•HRES 720 IH 
Whereas the African diaspora community is one of the most 
diverse communities in the United States, inclusive of 
people who speak a multitude of languages, represent 
various ethnic and cultural traditions from across the Af-
rican Continent, and practice diverse faiths; 
Whereas, during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, a signifi-
cant number of enslaved people from Africa were brought 
to the United States, leaving a lasting legacy and shaping 
the cultural, political, and economic fabric of the Nation; 
Whereas immigrants of African origin exhibit some of the 
highest educational achievements of any immigrant group 
in the United States; 
Whereas African diaspora households contribute billions of 
dollars to the economy of the United States, with an esti-
mated 
$24,000,000,000 
in 
Federal 
taxes, 
$15,000,000,000 in State and local taxes, and a spending 
power of more than $114,000,000,000 in 2021; 
Whereas sub-Saharan African immigrants living in the 
United States, Europe, and elsewhere sent back 
$54,000,000,000 in remittances to the continent of Afri-
ca in 2023, supporting families and driving economic de-
velopment; 
Whereas Government agencies, including the International 
Development Finance Corporation, the Department of 
Commerce, the Department of the Treasury, and Office 
of the United States Trade Representative, are critical to 
investments and enduring mutual partnerships between 
the United States and African nations; 
Whereas, in 2021, through the African Growth and Oppor-
tunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), the United States 
imported $6,700,000,000 in goods; 
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•HRES 720 IH 
Whereas Prosper Africa and other similar Government initia-
tives are critical to building and strengthening ties be-
tween the United States and African businesses; 
Whereas the total 2-way goods trade with sub-Saharan Africa 
totaled $44,800,000,000 in 2021, a 21.8 percent increase 
from $36,700,000,000 in 2019; 
Whereas the African diaspora plays an invaluable role in 
shaping Government policy, providing critical insight and 
global perspective; 
Whereas members of the African diaspora have an invaluable 
understanding of cross-cultural engagement between the 
United States and Africa, and of existing relations and 
networks on the African Continent, and can support ef-
forts to facilitate stronger ties between the United States 
and Africa; 
Whereas the United States is committed to strengthening the 
bilateral and multilateral relationships between the 
United States and countries throughout the African Con-
tinent; 
Whereas Congress strongly supports the hosting of the sec-
ond United States-Africa Leaders Summit by the United 
States, which was held in December 2022, to deepen col-
laboration between the Government and the African dias-
pora community in the United States, and to strengthen 
ties between the United States and African nations by 
bringing together approximately 49 African heads of 
state; 
Whereas the African diaspora harbors a deep commitment to 
family and community, an enduring work ethic, and a 
perseverance to succeed and contribute to the society of 
the United States; 
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•HRES 720 IH 
Whereas all members of the African diaspora in the United 
States deserve access to Federal resources, a voice in the 
Government of the United States, and meaningful oppor-
tunities to participate in civic life; 
Whereas the United States is committed to strengthening the 
dialogue between the African diaspora and Government 
officials in the United States; and 
Whereas the African diaspora community significantly con-
tributes to the growth and prosperity of the United 
States, and Congress honors this abundant and growing 
community: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses support for the designation of 
‘‘African Diaspora Heritage Month’’; 
(2) encourages people of the United States to 
observe ‘‘African Diaspora Heritage Month’’ through 
appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities; 
(3) urges civil and educational authorities of 
States, counties, cities, and towns to observe ‘‘Afri-
can Diaspora Heritage Month’’ through appropriate 
programs and activities; and 
(4) affirms that— 
(A) the contributions of the African dias-
pora community are a significant part of the 
history, progress, and heritage of the United 
States; and 
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(B) the ethnic and racial diversity of the 
United States enriches and strengthens the Na-
tion. 
Æ 
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