# 119-sres-33: A resolution 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-sres-33, A resolution 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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-33
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution 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: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Recognition of Muslim‑American heritage.** This bill would designate January as Muslim‑American Heritage Month and honor the history and contributions of Muslim Americans across business, science, arts, public service, and the military. - Muslim American communities: Provides formal federal recognition and encourages ceremonies and programs that celebrate a diverse population of about 3.5 million people with roots in at least 77 countries. - Educators and cultural groups: Encourages public education and events that spotlight notable figures and milestones in engineering, medicine, sports, the arts, and public office. - Public awareness and policy makers: Calls for increased cultural competence and awareness by noting that nearly 50 percent of Muslim Americans report religious discrimination, rising to 64 percent for those whose appearance identifies them as Muslim.

## Cosponsors (12)

- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act
- 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-33 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/33)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2295)
- [119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-33 (as of 2026-08-11).