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Congratulates the Republic of Cabo Verde on the 50th anniversary of its independence and recognizes the country’s commitment to democracy, good governance, and international cooperation. The resolution praises Cabo Verde’s contributions to transatlantic and African affairs, its support for partners (including Ukraine), and the positive role of the Cabo Verdean‑American community in the United States. The text is ceremonial and declaratory: it recounts historical and contemporary ties, notes prior and potential U.S. assistance, and offers formal congratulations and commendations without creating legal obligations or new funding.
Portuguese arrived in Cabo Verde in 1456 and settled in Cidade Velha in 1462; Cabo Verde became an early center of the transatlantic slave trade.
Kriolu Kabuverdianu is described as the maternal language of Cabo Verde, a creole mixing Portuguese and African languages and the oldest widely spoken European–African creole language.
British influence helped shape Cabo Verde’s economic development and culture through trade routes and maritime commerce.
The Badiu community on Santiago embodied resistance to Portuguese colonial rule; it was made up of escaped formerly enslaved Africans living apart from colonial administration.
The United States and Cabo Verde share historical links dating to the 18th-century whaling trade.
Who is affected and how:
Net effect: Primarily symbolic and diplomatic. The resolution affirms relationships and values but does not create binding legal, budgetary, or administrative changes. Any material changes in assistance or policy would require separate actions by Congress or the Executive Branch.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced August 1, 2025 by Hakeem Jeffries · Last progress August 1, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Submitted in House