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HRES 717 117th Congress House Arts, Culture, Religion Caribbean area Community life and organization Congressional tributes Dominican Republic Historic sites and heritage areas Historical and cultural resources Latin America Low- and moderate-income housing New York City

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

Introduced: October 12, 2021 Introduced by: Espaillat, Adriano Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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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
 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.

What's happening now October 13, 2021

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

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