Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
Dolores Huerta Day: Honoring a Civil Rights Leader
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Legislative Progress
This is a symbolic resolution that does not change any laws. While it has many supporters, these types of bills often do not get a final vote in the full House.
Key Points
- This resolution asks Congress to recognize April 10 as a day to honor Dolores Huerta. She is a famous leader who spent her life fighting for the rights of farm workers, women, and Latinos.
- Huerta helped start the first major farm workers union and led famous grape boycotts in the 1960s. Her work led to the first laws that allowed farm workers to bargain for better pay and safer jobs.
- The resolution also honors her for creating the famous slogan "Si Se Puede" and for her efforts to help more women get elected to office. She previously received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
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