Summary of SRES 33: A Resolution Expressing Support for Muslim-American Heritage Month

Overview

SRES 33 is a Senate resolution introduced on January 23, 2025, that designates January as Muslim-American Heritage Month and expresses appreciation for the contributions of Muslim Americans to the United States. The measure is non-binding and serves to recognize and promote awareness of Muslim American heritage.

What the bill would do

• Designate January as Muslim-American Heritage Month in the United States.
• Honor the contributions and integral role of Muslim Americans in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.
• Urge the American people to observe Muslim-American Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities that celebrate Muslim American contributions.

Key provisions

• The resolution expresses support for the designation and recognition of the month (non-binding, ceremonial).
• Encourages observance through community and public programs, suitable ceremonies, and educational activities.

Who/what would be affected

• Muslim American communities and organizations, schools, municipalities, and cultural institutions—through increased awareness and potential programming.
• General public, by encouraging educational and cultural events during January.
• No new funding or regulatory authority is created; it is a symbolic, declaratory measure.

Procedural history and status

• Introduced in the Senate on January 23, 2025.
• Referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on January 23, 2025 (CR S340-341).
• Related House companion: HRES 61.

Sponsors

• Primary sponsor: Cory Booker
• Notable cosponsors: Amy Klobuchar, Timothy M. Kaine, Andy Kim, Richard Blumenthal, Chris Van Hollen, Richard J. Durbin, Peter Welch, Tammy Duckworth, Patty Murray, Gary Peters, Alex Padilla
• The bill has a broad group of supporters in the Senate.

Related legislation

• HRES 61 (companion measure in the House of Representatives)

Potential impact and considerations

• Symbolic and ceremonial impact: promotes awareness and celebration of Muslim American history and contributions.
• Educational and cultural programming: could inspire school curricula, community events, and public programs.
• No fiscal impact stated; no regulatory changes or enforcement mechanisms are included.
• As a resolution, it Expresses Congress’s sentiment rather than creating new law or policy.

Notes

This synopsis reflects the information available at introduction: SRES 33 is a Senate resolution supporting the designation of January as Muslim-American Heritage Month and urging observance, with a list of sponsors and a companion House bill (HRES 61).