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119-hres-244119th Congress

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.

Sponsored By: Representative Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

Introduced

Summary

Recognizes Nowruz and links the Persian New Year to support for human rights and internet freedom for Iranians. It would frame Nowruz as a tradition of renewal, community, and religious tolerance and tie that symbolism to calls for freedom and open internet access.

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  • Iranian Americans: Would express appreciation for the contributions of Iranian Americans to U.S. society and wish them a prosperous new year.
  • People in Iran and activists: Would acknowledge events since September 2022, including Mahsa Amini's death and the subsequent protests, and recognize Iranians' aspirations for human rights and democratic freedoms.
  • Internet freedom advocates: Would endorse internet freedom in Iran and express support for programs that help people circumvent censorship and internet blackouts.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2025

  • Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 4/9/2025

  • Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

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