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Expressing support for designating Iranian American Heritage Month.

USA119th CongressHRES-243| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2025
Yassamin Ansari

Yassamin Ansari

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (8)
James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for the designation of an Iranian American Heritage Month . It aims to acknowledge the substantial contributions Iranian Americans have made across various sectors, including the nation's culture, economy, science, medicine, and technology. The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe this heritage month through appropriate programs, activities, and celebrations, such as the "Nowruz" new year celebration. Furthermore, the resolution highlights the diverse and impactful presence of Iranian Americans, who constitute the largest diaspora community globally, with significant business ownership rates and contributions to public service and the military. It also underscores their resilience, noting that many have overcome hardships as immigrants and refugees fleeing the Islamic Republic. The resolution concludes by affirming continued solidarity with Iranian Americans and the Iranian people in their ongoing fight for a free and democratic Iran .
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 24, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1196)
  • March 24, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • March 24, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1196)

Arts, Culture, Religion

Expressing support for designating Iranian American Heritage Month.

USA119th CongressHRES-243| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for the designation of an Iranian American Heritage Month . It aims to acknowledge the substantial contributions Iranian Americans have made across various sectors, including the nation's culture, economy, science, medicine, and technology. The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe this heritage month through appropriate programs, activities, and celebrations, such as the "Nowruz" new year celebration. Furthermore, the resolution highlights the diverse and impactful presence of Iranian Americans, who constitute the largest diaspora community globally, with significant business ownership rates and contributions to public service and the military. It also underscores their resilience, noting that many have overcome hardships as immigrants and refugees fleeing the Islamic Republic. The resolution concludes by affirming continued solidarity with Iranian Americans and the Iranian people in their ongoing fight for a free and democratic Iran .
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 24, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1196)
  • March 24, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • March 24, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1196)
Yassamin Ansari

Yassamin Ansari

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (8)
James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted