Bill · H.Res. 243· House(119-HRES-243)
Expressing support for designating Iranian American Heritage Month.
- Introduced
- 3/24/2025
- Last activity
- 3/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Yassamin Ansari
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating Iranian American Heritage Month. It highlights that there are over 540,000 individuals of Iranian descent living in the United States. The text acknowledges the significant cultural, economic, and professional contributions these individuals have made to the nation. It also notes the religious diversity of the community and their history of overcoming hardships. Finally, the resolution encourages the observation of this month through various programs and celebrations.
Yes
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The resolution honors the heritage and contributions of the Iranian American diaspora.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution promotes cultural recognition and inclusion of the Iranian American community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Cultural Recognition: The resolution supports the designation of Iranian American Heritage Month, which acknowledges the contributions of Iranian Americans to the nation's culture, economy, and fields such as science, medicine, and technology (Resolution Section 1 and 2).
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Community Celebration: It encourages the public to observe the heritage month through appropriate programs, activities, and celebrations, such as the "Nowruz" new year celebration (Resolution Section 3).
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Political Support: The resolution states that the House of Representatives continues to stand with Iranian Americans and the Iranian people in their fight for a free and democratic Iran (Resolution Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1196)
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Lucy McBathDemocrat · Georgia
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia