H.Res. 949

[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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