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HRES.149 - 119th Congress

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Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.
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  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. To President
  5. Law
Latest action
2025-02-21 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Date
2025-02-21
Policy Area
Arts, Culture, Religion
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This resolution expresses support for International Mother Language Day, which is observed each year to highlight the importance of protecting languages, cultural traditions, and multilingual education. It says that language diversity helps preserve identity, dignity, peace, and understanding, and it points out that many languages around the world are at risk of disappearing. The resolution also encourages people in the United States to recognize the day through events and educational activities that promote awareness of language and cultural heritage.

  • The resolution notes that International Mother Language Day was created by UNESCO in 1999 and is observed on February 21.
  • It explains that the date honors students who died in 1952 in what is now Bangladesh while protesting for recognition of the Bengali language.
  • It highlights that more than 8,000 languages exist worldwide, but many are endangered or already no longer spoken.
  • It also points out that the United States is home to more than 350 languages, including many Native North American languages, some of which are endangered or extinct.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 149 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 149

Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in 
   bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and 
                  cultural heritage through education.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 21, 2025

 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Vargas, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Norton, and Ms. 
 Titus) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

_______________________________________________________________________

                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in 
   bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and 
                  cultural heritage through education.

Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization 
        (UNESCO) established International Mother Language Day on November 17, 
        1999, to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism;
Whereas the annual International Mother Language Day celebration date, February 
        21, was chosen to commemorate the day in 1952 in Bangladesh when 
        students died demonstrating for recognition of Bengali as a national 
        language of Pakistan;
Whereas UNESCO establishes a different theme for the annual celebration of 
        International Mother Language Day each year, promoting various aspects 
        of linguistic education;
Whereas 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day, 
        reaffirming the importance of linguistic diversity and multilingualism 
        in fostering dignity, peace, and understanding;
Whereas, according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger, of 
        the over 8,000 existing languages in the world, approximately 1,181 
        languages are not in use, and approximately 6,000 languages are 
        classified as ``endangered'' with the potential to disappear within a 
        few generations;
Whereas the United States Census Bureau has identified over 350 languages spoken 
        in the United States, at least 160 of which are distinct Native North 
        American languages;
Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger, 280 
        Native North American languages were spoken in the continental United 
        States when the Europeans arrived and more than 115 are already extinct, 
        with many more critically endangered; and
Whereas the United States enjoys a rich and diverse cultural heritage and 
        preserving existing languages is an essential piece to preserving this 
        heritage: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Mother 
        Language Day; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        International Mother Language Day with appropriate ceremonies, 
        programs, and activities.
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