Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday in May as "National Lowrider Day".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 949 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 949

Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday in May as 
                       ``National Lowrider Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 12, 2025

   Ms. Leger Fernandez (for herself, Mrs. Torres of California, Ms. 
   Friedman, Mr. Correa, Ms. Rivas, Mr. Horsford, and Ms. Stansbury) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                   on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday in May as 
                       ``National Lowrider Day''.

Whereas lowriders and lowrider culture can be traced back to 1940s Chicano 
        communities across the American Southwest;
Whereas lowrider culture embodies the spirit of ``low and slow'' and 
        demonstrates the beauty of peaceful cruising;
Whereas lowriders, both the drivers and cars, have strong pride, style, and 
        community identity;
Whereas lowrider vehicles are mobile works of art that showcase elaborate paint 
        work, shiny chrome, intricate upholstery, and state-of-the-art 
        craftsmanship and hydraulics;
Whereas lowriders have historically served as a form of cultural identity for 
        Latino communities and a means of resistance in the face of 
        discrimination;
Whereas lowriders were persecuted and prosecuted for the mere act of driving 
        their artwork down the road;
Whereas lowrider clubs support communities across the United States through 
        service, mentorship, charity events, car shows, and cultural 
        celebrations;
Whereas the artistry and mechanical innovations of lowriders hold deep 
        influences on American popular culture, art, music, and fashion;
Whereas, in recent years, multiple States and local governments overturned bans 
        on cruising, recognizing the cultural and economic value of lowrider 
        events and gatherings;
Whereas cities across the United States now officially recognize and celebrate 
        lowrider culture through public art, cultural institutions, and 
        community events;
Whereas, in recent years, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency has 
        supported youth lowrider bike building programs for at-risk kids;
Whereas the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and the 
        Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service share the history 
        and culture of lowriders through two exhibitions, ``Corazon y vida: 
        Lowriding Culture'' at the museum in Washington, DC, and the traveling 
        exhibition, ``Lowrider Culture in the United States/Cultura Lowrider en 
        los Estados Unidos,'' which will visit communities across the country 
        through 2029;
Whereas lowrider culture reflects core American values of creativity, freedom of 
        expression, innovation, and community building; and
Whereas the first Saturday of May is a fitting time to celebrate ``National 
        Lowrider Day'', as the weather across the United States becomes more 
        favorable for cruising: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes and celebrates lowrider culture as an 
        integral part of the historical and cultural fabric of the 
        United States;
            (2) honors the contributions of lowrider builders, artists, 
        families, and clubs who have preserved and promoted the 
        lowriding tradition for generations;
            (3) recognizes the importance of lowrider culture as a 
        method of community building;
            (4) acknowledges the challenges faced by the lowrider 
        community, including discrimination and criminalization; and
            (5) calls upon local, State, and Federal entities to 
        support public events and educational programs that honor 
        lowrider culture and heritage.
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