The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation, today welcomed introduction of a congressional resolution (S. Res. 534) recognizing January as “Muslim-American Heritage Month” and celebrating the achievements of American Muslims.
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Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate by U.S. Representative André Carson (D-IN) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), the resolution highlights the historical contributions American Muslims have made across multiple sectors of society—from medical professionals to entrepreneurs to faith leaders, athletes, and public servants—to help build a better nation. Similar resolutions and proclamations have been adopted in Los Angeles, Orange County, Illinois, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, where Muslim-American Heritage Month is celebrated.
The resolution is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), John Fetterman (D-PA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Patty Murray (D-WA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Peter Welch (D-VT). Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Nikema Williams (D-GA), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Katie Porter (D-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and Ro Khanna (D-CA) have also given their support.
In a statement, CAIR Director of Government Affairs Department Robert S. McCaw said:
“Muslim contributions to American prosperity span the fields of science and medicine to education and business, enriching our nation and exemplifying the strength found in diversity. Recognizing and celebrating the positive impact of American Muslims helps foster a more inclusive society for all United States citizens.”
“Muslim Heritage Month is also an important opportunity for our nation to learn lessons from the American Muslims who famously stood up against the injustices of the past, such as Muhammad Ali’s stand against the Vietnam War, and apply those lessons to the present as hundreds of thousands of Muslim Americans risking their reputations, careers and safety to speak up against the Gaza genocide.”
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CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com