# 119-hres-1219: Expressing support for the month of April as "Sikh History Month".

119-hres-1219, Expressing support for the month of April as "Sikh History Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1219
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the month of April as "Sikh History Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-28
- Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 15
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Recognition of Sikh history and contributions**. This resolution would express support for designating April as Sikh History Month to honor the history, culture, and public service of Sikh communities and to promote equality, social justice, and religious inclusion. It highlights Vaisakhi and core Sikh principles like honest work, sharing, and religious freedom, and it encourages public education and outreach to reduce stereotypes and improve awareness of Sikh heritage.

## Cosponsors (15)

- Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA), 2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] (R-PA), 2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
- 119-hr-1993: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1219 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1219)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2048)
- [119-hr-1993: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1993)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1219 (as of 2026-09-21).