releases: https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-applauds-presidential-action-on-caribbean-american-heritage-month
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| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-applauds-presidential-action-on-caribbean-american-heritage-month | Barbara Lee Applauds Presidential Action on Caribbean American Heritage Month | 2006-06-01 | 2006 | 2006-06 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 06.01.06 Barbara Lee Applauds Presidential Action on Caribbean American Heritage Month (Washington, DC) In response to news from the President that he will formally issue a proclamation on Monday, June 5th, naming June Caribbean-American Heritage month, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), author of legislation approved by both houses of Congress urging the President to make June Caribbean-American Heritage Month, issued the following statement: I am so pleased that the President agreed to officially declare June national Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The work that started when I first introduced this legislation in the 108th Congress is finally paying off with the tribute that the Caribbean-American community deserves. "For two years, this legislation has enjoyed strong bipartisan and bicameral support and this action is the result of a tremendous effort. I hope that communities across the country will join together in celebrating the invaluable contributions Caribbean-Americans have made to this nation since its inception and to celebrate this nation's great diversity by planning and participating in celebrations of the inaugural national Caribbean-American Heritage Month. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |