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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION H. RES. 243
Expressing support for designating Iranian American Heritage Month.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH24, 2025
Ms. A
NSARI(for herself, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. MIN, Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE, Ms.
L
OFGREN, Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. COSTA, and Mr. CARSON) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for designating Iranian American
Heritage Month.
Whereas the United States Census Bureau estimates there to
be over 540,000 individuals of Iranian descent residing in
the United States;
Whereas the United States is home to the largest diaspora
community of Iranian Americans in the world, with the
largest hub located in Los Angeles, California;
Whereas Iranian Americans have established deep roots in
communities across the United States, from Los Angeles,
to Phoenix, to New York, and enriched our social, eco-
nomic, political, and cultural tapestry;
Whereas the Iranian New Year ‘‘Nowruz’’, which translates
to ‘‘new day’’, is celebrated on the Spring Equinox by
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thousands of Americans and symbolizes renewal, hope,
and harmony with nature;
Whereas Iranian Americans have made significant contribu-
tions to the United States in fields such as science, medi-
cine, technology, business, academia, public service, and
the arts;
Whereas two members of the Iranian-American community
currently serve in the United States Congress;
Whereas a 2010 study by the Small Business Administration
found that Iranian Americans are among the top 20 im-
migrant groups with the highest rate of business owner-
ship, owning over 33,000 businesses and generating bil-
lions in net income;
Whereas the Iranian people have contributed to modern civili-
zation for millennia, bringing forth the Cyrus Cylinder as
the world’s first human rights document and the Bani
Adam poem by Sa’adi Shirazi describing all humans as
part of one equal body which is inscribed on the entrance
to the United Nations;
Whereas Iranian Americans have served in senior capacities
in both Republican and Democratic administrations, and
have held elected positions in State and local govern-
ments across the United States;
Whereas Iranian Americans have and continue to serve with
distinction in the United States military and law enforce-
ment, upholding the Constitution and safeguarding na-
tional security;
Whereas the Iranian American Contributions Project esti-
mates that Iranian-American publications have been cited
over 2,000,000 times, and Iranian-American inventors
have filed for over 4,000 patents;
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Whereas the Iranian-American community is religiously di-
verse, including Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Zoroastrian,
and other faiths, contributing to the rich cultural mosaic
of the United States;
Whereas many Iranian Americans have overcome significant
hardships as immigrants and refugees fleeing the brutal
and dictatorial Islamic Republic;
Whereas the Iranian-American community has turned adver-
sity into action, with thousands taking part in the peace-
ful ‘‘Woman, Life, Freedom’’ protests across the United
States to demand an end to the Islamic Republic’s vio-
lence, including against Iranian women and ethnic mi-
norities and repression of the Iranian people;
Whereas, on January 26, 2023, the United States House of
Representatives passed House Concurrent Resolution 7,
commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the Ira-
nian people; and
Whereas the Iranian-American community is an integral part
of American society, and their contributions, culture, and
spirit have made our Nation a better place: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1
(1) supports the designation of Iranian Amer-2
ican Heritage Month; 3
(2) acknowledges the significant contributions 4
Iranian Americans have made to our Nation’s cul-5
ture, economy, and developments in the fields of 6
science, medicine, and technology; 7
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(3) encourages the people of the United States 1
to observe Iranian American Heritage Month with 2
appropriate programs, activities, and celebrations, 3
such as the ‘‘Nowruz’’ new year celebration; and 4
(4) continues to stand with Iranian Americans 5
and the Iranian people in their fight for a free and 6
democratic Iran. 7
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