[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 14 (Thursday, January 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E64]
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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

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 23, 2025

  Mr. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I am proud, as the longest serving Muslim in 
Congress, to introduce legislation to recognize January as ``Muslim-
American Heritage Month'' and celebrating the heritage and culture of 
Muslim Americans in the United States. I thank the endorsing 
organizations that joined this important resolution: American-Arab 
Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), Council on American-Islamic 
Relations (CAIR), Islamic Relief USA, Muslim Americans in Public 
Service (MAPS), Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), and Project 
Islamic Hope.
  I am honored to partner with my Senate colleague, Senator Booker, to 
introduce this important resolution to recognize the many contributions 
of Muslims in the U.S. and worldwide. I am also honored to have Reps. 
Omar, Tlaib, and Simon join me as coleads. The value of this bill to 
Muslim Americans is great because their contributions to the 
establishment of the United States is an inspiration that others can 
look to as an example of what a diverse community of people can 
accomplish. Unfortunately, these contributions have historically been 
overlooked. Diversity is a corner stone of American democracy and 
success; our American Muslim community is a vital contributor to our 
nation's strength, as well as to the talents, perspectives, and 
achievements this diversity brings. This bill illuminates the economic 
and cultural contributions of Muslims to America, and it helps combat 
harmful stereotypes.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing January 
as ``Muslim-American Heritage Month'' and celebrating the heritage and 
culture of Muslim Americans in the United States by supporting this 
important legislation.

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