IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 541 
Expressing support for the recognition of July as ‘‘Muslim-American Heritage 
Month’’ and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans 
in the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 20, 2021 
Ms. BASS (for herself, Mr. CARSON, Ms. OMAR, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. MOORE of 
Wisconsin, Ms. NORTON, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Mr. 
RASKIN, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. JONES, Mr. 
BLUMENAUER, Mr. POCAN, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. CHU, Mrs. LAWRENCE, 
Ms. NEWMAN, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. MCCOLLUM, 
and Ms. LEE of California) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the recognition of July as ‘‘Muslim- 
American Heritage Month’’ and celebrating the heritage 
and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States. 
Whereas the House of Representatives is proud to recognize 
and commemorate ‘‘Muslim-American Heritage Month’’, 
an observance that celebrates the contributions of Muslim 
Americans; 
Whereas in keeping with its time-honored traditions, the 
House of Representatives recognizes and pays tribute to 
those who foster cultural pride and enhance the profile 
of diverse communities across the United States; 
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•HRES 541 IH 
Whereas emigration of Muslims to the American colonies 
began with the arrival of indentured workers; 
Whereas during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, a signifi-
cant number of slaves of Muslim heritage were brought 
to the United States; 
Whereas Muslim Americans contribute greatly to charitable 
organizations that help people from all faiths in the 
United States and around the world by providing medical 
assistance, family services, scholastic supplies, before- 
and after-school programs, feeding the hungry, and pro-
viding recuperation efforts following natural disasters; 
Whereas Muslim Americans have contributed to every part of 
American society to make advancements in architecture, 
arts, business, culture, government, law, medicine, mili-
tary, religion, and sports; 
Whereas Bangladeshi-American Fazlur Rahman Khan left his 
mark on America’s cityscapes by pioneering a new struc-
tural system of frame tubes used to construct iconic 
buildings like the World Trade Center in New York City, 
the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, 
and the Willis ‘‘Sears’’ Tower in Chicago; 
Whereas many Muslim Americans pursue the American 
dream and contribute to the Nation’s economy as busi-
ness owners and entrepreneurs, including Pakistani-born 
billionaire Shahid Khan, owner of the auto-parts com-
pany Flex-N-Gate and the National Football League 
Jacksonville Jaguars; 
Whereas Syrian immigrant Ernest Hamwi’s invention of the 
ice cream cone is a practical confection with a near ubiq-
uitous presence in American life; 
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•HRES 541 IH 
Whereas, in 2006, Keith Ellison of Minnesota was elected to 
the House of Representatives, becoming the first Muslim 
American to serve in Congress; 
Whereas, in 2021, Zahid Quraishi was confirmed as the first 
Muslim American to serve as an Article III Federal judge 
as a District Judge of the United States District Court 
for the District of New Jersey; 
Whereas Pakistani-American neurosurgeon Ayub Ommaya’s 
invention of the intraventricular catheter system provides 
chemotherapy to treat brain tumors; 
Whereas Muslim Americans have fought in support of Amer-
ica in every major war, from Bampett Muhamed and 
Yusuf Ben Ali under the command of General George 
Washington in the American Revolutionary War to Cap-
tain Humayun Khan, who made the ultimate sacrifice in 
Iraq in 2004; 
Whereas Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, the first Muslim 
American to deliver the invocation for the Senate, and 
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, civil rights activist and re-
former also known as Malcolm X, were prominent reli-
gious leaders and scholars; 
Whereas professional athletes like National Basketball Asso-
ciation Hall of Fame members Kareem Abdul Jabbar, 
Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal, and two-time 
world heavyweight champion Hasim Shariff Rahman 
thrilled sports fans across the Nation and around the 
globe during their respective careers; 
Whereas Olympians like boxer Muhammad Ali, track and 
field athlete Dalilah Muhammad, and fencer Ibtihaj Mu-
hammad won medals in international competitions; 
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•HRES 541 IH 
Whereas with roots in at least 77 different countries, and 
identifying racially as White, Black, Arab, and Asian, 
Muslim Americans are an extremely diverse population; 
Whereas the current population of Muslims living in the 
United States is estimated at over 3,450,000; 
Whereas over 4,500 Muslims serve on active duty and over 
2,300 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the 
Armed Forces; 
Whereas the Muslim population has been growing in the 
United States and today’s Muslim-American population is 
a tapestry of ethnic, racial, linguistic, social, and eco-
nomic groups; 
Whereas nearly 50 percent of Muslim Americans have re-
ported experiencing religious discrimination, with that 
number rising to 64 percent for Muslim Americans whose 
appearance identifies them as Muslim, such as women 
who wear the hijab, or headscarf; 
Whereas there is a need for public education, awareness, and 
policies that are culturally competent when describing, 
discussing, or addressing the impacts of being Muslim 
American in all aspects of American society, including 
discourse and policy; 
Whereas ‘‘Muslim-American Heritage Month’’ will be ob-
served in the month of July; and 
Whereas the incredible contributions and heritage of Muslim 
Americans have helped to build a better Nation: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Muslim-Amer-
ican Heritage Month’’; 
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•HRES 541 IH 
(2) honors the contributions and integral role of 
Muslim Americans in the economy, culture, and 
identity of the United States; and 
(3) urges the people of the United States to ob-
serve ‘‘Muslim-American Heritage Month’’ with ap-
propriate ceremonies, programs, and activities that 
celebrate the contributions of Muslim Americans to 
the United States. 
Æ 
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