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HRES1546119th Congress

Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States.

Sponsored By: Representative Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

Introduced

Summary

Would support the creation of a Nigerian Heritage Month to celebrate the cultural, historical, and economic contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans. It would recognize and reaffirm U.S.–Nigeria ties and encourage federal, state, and local governments, educational institutions, and cultural organizations to observe the month with programs and ceremonies that highlight Nigerian history and culture. It would also honor the legacy and achievements of Nigerian Americans and aim to deepen public understanding and bilateral connections.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

GA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

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

    IL • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

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

    DC • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

Roll Call Votes

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