# 119-hres-244: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.

119-hres-244, Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-244
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 17
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (17)

- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] (D-CT), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] (D-GA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] (D-TX), 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1684: PAST Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2598: IDEA Full Funding Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-244 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/244)

## Related
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-1684: PAST Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1684)
- [119-hr-2598: IDEA Full Funding Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2598)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-244 (as of 2025-12-21).