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119-hres-351119th Congress

Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Arab American Heritage Month" (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.

Sponsored By: Representative Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Introduced

Summary

National Arab American Heritage Month would be recognized in April to celebrate Arab American culture and highlight their contributions to U.S. life. The resolution urges public programs and activities that teach about and honor Arab American history and achievements.

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  • Arab American families and individuals: cites roughly 3.7 million Arab Americans from 22 Arabic-speaking countries and calls for recognition of their cultural, scientific, and civic contributions.
  • Educators and cultural groups: encourages schools, museums, and community organizations to hold programs that promote public education and address misconceptions about Arab Americans.
  • State and local governments and communities: notes at least 48 states and many cities already observe the month, and that 4 states have passed permanent designations.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

MI • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

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

    DC • D

    Sponsored 4/28/2025

  • Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 7/2/2025

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