# 119-hres-1546: Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States.

119-hres-1546, Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-24).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1546
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA)
- Cosponsors: 16
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-24

## Summary

**Would support the creation of a Nigerian Heritage Month to celebrate the cultural, historical, and economic contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans.** It would recognize and reaffirm U.S.–Nigeria ties and encourage federal, state, and local governments, educational institutions, and cultural organizations to observe the month with programs and ceremonies that highlight Nigerian history and culture. It would also honor the legacy and achievements of Nigerian Americans and aim to deepen public understanding and bilateral connections.

## Cosponsors (16)

- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18] (D-TX), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (D-TX), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1546 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1546)

## Related
- [119-hr-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8800)
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5361)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1546 (as of 2026-09-24).