# 119-hres-61: Expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.

119-hres-61, Expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN); status introduced (as of 2026-09-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-61
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-23
- Sponsor: Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN)
- Cosponsors: 31
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-30

## Summary

**This bill would designate January as Muslim‑American Heritage Month and formally recognize the contributions of Muslim Americans to the nation's economy, culture, science, and public life.** It acknowledges Muslim presence in the United States from the 17th century onward, highlights achievements in architecture, invention, arts, government, and military service, and urges the American people to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities that celebrate Muslim American history and leadership.

## Cosponsors (31)

- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9] (D-NJ), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] (D-NY), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA), 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] (D-TX), 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH), 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1810: Safe Schools Improvement Act
- 119-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-61 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/61)

## Related
- [119-hr-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8800)
- [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)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-1810: Safe Schools Improvement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1810)
- [119-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-14)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-61 (as of 2026-09-30).