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H. Res. 717 117th Congress House

Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.

Introduced: October 12, 2021 Introduced by: Adriano Espaillat Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Arts, Culture, Religion Caribbean areaCommunity life and organizationCongressional tributesDominican Republic
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Historic sites and heritage areasHistorical and cultural resourcesLatin AmericaLow- and moderate-income housingNew York City
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Oct 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Oct 12, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 12, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 13, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill supports the designation of a noncontiguous Dominican cultural heritage district under the control of the National Park Service to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the Dominican community to New York City, New York State, and the nation.

Recognizes that the cultural legacy and historical contributions of the Dominican community enrich, enliven, and permeate the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods.

Honors the history and contributions of Dominican-American elected officials, artists, small business and bodega owners, writers, and trailblazers.

Supports the efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Dominican people in Washington Heights and Inwood, including through the designation of historic buildings and districts.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 77 Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 717: Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-717/
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"H. Res. 717: Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-717/.
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