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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 61

119th Congress

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.

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Introduced:Jan 23, 2025

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Summary

This resolution expresses support for recognizing January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" to celebrate the contributions and culture of Muslim Americans. It acknowledges the historical presence of Muslims in America since colonial times and highlights achievements of Muslim Americans in various fields including business, science, sports, military service, and government.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced1/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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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.

This resolution expresses support for recognizing January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" to celebrate the contributions and culture of Muslim Americans. It acknowledges the historical presence of Muslims in America since colonial times and highlights achi

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This resolution expresses support for recognizing January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" to celebrate the contributions and culture of Muslim Americans. It acknowledges the historical presence of Muslims in America since colonial times and highlights achievements of Muslim Americans in various fields including business, science, sports, military service, and government.

Bill Number: 61
Introduced: 1/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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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.
Bill Number: 61
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 1/23/2025
Summary: This resolution expresses support for recognizing January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" to celebrate the contributions and culture of Muslim Americans. It acknowledges the historical presence of Muslims in America since colonial times and highlights achievements of Muslim Americans in various

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses support for recognizing January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" to celebrate the contributions and culture of Muslim Americans. It acknowledges the historical presence of Muslims in America since colonial times and highlights achievements of Muslim Americans in various fields including business, science, sports, military service, and government.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution supports designating January as a month to recognize and celebrate Muslim-American heritage and contributions to the United States.
It acknowledges that Muslims have been present in America since colonial times, including as enslaved people and later as immigrants seeking economic opportunity and religious freedom.
The resolution highlights specific Muslim-American achievements in fields like architecture, medicine, sports, entertainment, and public service.
It notes that an estimated 3.45 million Muslims live in the United States today, representing diverse ethnic, racial, and national backgrounds.
The resolution recognizes that nearly half of Muslim Americans report experiencing religious discrimination, with higher rates among those whose appearance identifies them as Muslim.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution does not create new laws or programs, so it has no direct legal impact on any individuals or groups. It serves as a formal statement by the House of Representatives recognizing Muslim-American contributions to society and supporting a heritage month observance. The resolution aims to promote public awareness and cultural understanding of the Muslim-American community.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

61, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-61

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