Posts - Bill - HRES 384 Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

house 05/05/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to officially recognize Cinco de Mayo as a celebration of the historic Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla and to honor the cultural ties and shared values of freedom and unity between the people of Mexico and the United States. Our goal is to encourage meaningful observance that highlights this important part of history and its continuing legacy.

HRES 384 - Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

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right-leaning 05/05/2025

Recognize history? Sure, but don’t turn it into another excuse for endless government ceremonies and spending.

moderate 05/05/2025

Recognizing this day shows respect, unity, and opportunity—no political spin needed, just common sense.

moderate 05/05/2025

It’s simple: honor history, celebrate culture, and maybe learn something beyond the usual fiesta hype.

moderate 05/05/2025

Acknowledging Cinco de Mayo is a nice reminder that our country’s strength is in its mix, not its myths.

left-leaning 05/05/2025

Finally, we’re celebrating diversity instead of diluting it—Cinco de Mayo deserves more than just tacos and tequila clichés.

left-leaning 05/05/2025

This isn’t just a holiday, it’s history with bite—power to the people who defied empire and still inspire us today.

right-leaning 05/05/2025

If we’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo, let’s make sure we’re celebrating American values first and foremost.

left-leaning 05/05/2025

Recognizing Cinco de Mayo? About time we honor the true fight against oppression, not just the party.

right-leaning 05/05/2025

Fine to respect heritage, but let’s keep the focus on what binds us as Americans, not divide us by celebrations.