A resolution designating the month of June 2018 as "Immigrant Heritage Month".

Bill: 115-sres-560
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]
Introduced: 2018-06-28
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

U.S. history
Latest action: action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4742-4743)

Summaries:
action_date: 2018-06-28
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Designates June 2018 as Immigrant Heritage Month.<br /></p>

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 560 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2018 Mr. Heller submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the month of June 2018 as Immigrant Heritage Month .

Whereas the United States has a rich history because the United States has always been a country of immigrants; Whereas the diverse heritage of the United States is one of the defining aspects of the country's success story; Whereas generations of immigrants from every corner of the globe have helped build the economy of the United States and created the unique character of the country; Whereas the United States has long served as a melting pot of cultural diversity; Whereas immigrants continue to grow businesses, innovate, strengthen the economy, and create jobs for people in the United States; and Whereas many immigrants are entrepreneurs and business owners: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 2018 as Immigrant Heritage Month ; (2) recognizes the significance of Immigrant Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of immigrants to the history of the United States; and (3) urges the people of the United States to observe Immigrant Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities.