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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 33

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory Anthony Booker

Senator

Democratic

NJ

Cosponsors

12

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary

This resolution supports recognizing January as Muslim-American Heritage Month and celebrates the contributions of Muslim Americans to the economy, culture, and identity of the United States throughout the nations history.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S340-341)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports recognizing January as Muslim-American Heritage Month and celebrates the contributions of Muslim Americans to the economy, culture, and identity of the United States throughout the nations history.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution supports the designation of January as Muslim-American Heritage Month and honors the contributions and integral role of Muslim Americans in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports January as Muslim-American Heritage Month
Celebrates contributions of Muslim Americans
Recognizes role in U.S. economy and culture
Honors Muslim American heritage and identity
Promotes understanding and appreciation of community

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Muslim Americans would receive congressional recognition of their contributions to American society. This follows the tradition of heritage months for various communities and aims to counter negative stereotypes by highlighting positive contributions across many fields.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Arts, Culture, Religion

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

33, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-33