Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 373

A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States.

Cabo Verde: 50th Anniversary of Independence

Sep 4, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This resolution is currently in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. It was recently introduced and is waiting for the committee to decide on the next steps. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Ceremonial resolutions like this are almost always passed quickly because they are not controversial and show support for a friendly nation and its people.

Key Points

This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cabo Verde's independence from Portugal. It points out that the U.S. and Cabo Verde have been partners for a long time, starting with the whaling trade in the 1700s and the opening of a U.S. office there in 1818.
The measure honors the many Cabo Verdean-Americans who live in states like Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It recognizes their hard work in industries like cranberry farming and their service in every American war from the Revolution to the present day.
It also praises Cabo Verde for being a stable democracy and a good friend to the U.S. The resolution mentions how the country has worked with American groups to fix roads, provide clean water, and successfully wipe out malaria within its borders.

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Sep 4, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6329-6330)

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Sep 4, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States.

Bill NumberSRES 373

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6329-6330)