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
This bill would support designating April as National Arab American Heritage Month to celebrate Arab American heritage and encourage public education to address misconceptions and discrimination.
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- Arab American families and communities are recognized, including about 3.7 million people from 22 Arabic-speaking countries. It highlights their contributions in science, arts, and public service.
- State and local governments and civic groups are urged to observe April. At least 47 states and the District of Columbia have recognized the month and 4 states enacted permanent laws.
- Schools, museums, and community organizations would be encouraged to run programs that teach Arab American history and counter anti-Arab racism.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
FL • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
MA • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Simon
CA • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Schakowsky
IL • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
IL • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
MI • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Carson
IN • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
McCollum
MN • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
WI • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
McGovern
MA • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Jackson (IL)
IL • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
MA • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Fletcher
TX • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
MN • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
IL • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
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