; and (2) by adding at the end the following: 148. African Diaspora Heritage Month The President shall issue each year a proclamation— (1) designating a month as African Diaspora Heritage Month; (2) calling on State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe African Diaspora Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities; and (3) urging civil and educational authorities of States and local governments to observe African Diaspora Heritage Month through appropriate programs and activities. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to the second section 146 and inserting the following: 147. Choose Respect Day. 148. African Diaspora Heritage Month. .