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H.Res. 717

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

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.

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

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
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    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.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

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