# 119-hres-351: 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.

119-hres-351, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI); status introduced (as of 2026-04-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-351
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-23

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (13)

- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] (D-MA), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] (D-TX), 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 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-351 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/351)

## Related
- [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-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [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-351 (as of 2026-04-23).