{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/booker-carson-lead-colleagues-introducing-resolution-designating-january", "Booker, Carson Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Designating January as Muslim-American Heritage Month", "2024-01-26", "2024", "2024-01", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Andr\u00e9 Carson (D-IN-07) led colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing January as Muslim-American Heritage Month and celebrating the achievements of Muslims living in the United States. The resolution highlights the incredible contributions Muslim Americans have made across multiple sectors of society\u2014from medical professionals to entrepreneurs, to faith leaders, athletes, and public servants\u2014to help build a better nation.\n\nThe resolution further notes the religious discrimination experienced by Muslim Americans and stresses the \u201cneed 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 the society of the United States.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis resolution pays tribute to a community that has enriched the fabric of our nation with their faith, culture, and contributions,\u201d said Senator Booker.\u201cEvery day, and especially the month of January, we must celebrate Muslim Americans and their heritage while also working together to combat the continued prejudice and discrimination their community faces.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs one of just three Members of the House Muslim Caucus, I\u2019m proud to work with Senator Booker to introduce Muslim-American Heritage Month resolutions in the House and the Senate,\u201d said Representative Carson. \u201cOur country is a rich tapestry of different races, ethnicities, and religions, and Muslim-American Heritage Month would recognize an important piece of that fabric. Our stories, our voices, and our history matter \u2013 and I look forward to seeing them uplifted on a national scale.\u201c\n\n\u201cAmerica is stronger because of the diverse communities that call this country home, including Muslim Americans. Every day, and especially during this month, we should recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of Muslim Americans,\u201d said Senator Durbin. \u201cBut we also must acknowledge the continued discrimination and threats that the Muslim American community faces in this country. I hope this resolution will serve as both a tribute and as a recommitment to stand with Muslim Americans in the work to build a more welcoming and equitable nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cMuslim Americans enrich the fabric of our communities, and I\u2019m proud that so many call Virginia home,\u201d said Senator Kaine. \u201cThere are many places in the world where the principle of religious freedom is non-existent, hardly possible to even imagine. And yet, if people around the world can see America as a place where people of different faiths live together in respect, equality, and friendship, they can at least believe in that as a possibility for their own societies. I\u2019m glad to join my colleagues in this effort to federally recognize January as Muslim-American Heritage Month and honor Muslim Americans\u2019 tremendous contributions to our country.\u201d\n\n\u201cMinnesota is home to a diverse and vibrant Muslim-American community that has enriched our state through their countless contributions,\u201d said Senator Klobuchar. \u201cThis month, we celebrate that legacy.\u201d\n\n\u201cMuslim-Americans have made substantial contributions to the success and cultural fabric of California, which is home to the second-largest Muslim population in the country,\u201d said Senator Padilla. \u201cI am glad to join Senator Booker in introducing this resolution to increase educational opportunities surrounding Muslim-American Heritage Month as we work to dismantle discrimination and religious animosity toward Muslims in America.\u201d\n\n\u201cMuslim Americans make our nation stronger in every field of endeavor and contribute to the great cultural and religious diversity of America. As we see rising hate and discrimination against Muslims, this resolution reaffirms our celebration of the Muslim-American community and our solidarity with them,\u201d said Senator Van Hollen.\n\n\u201cIn Vermont and across the country, Muslim Americans have made countless contributions to our nation. At a time when Islamophobia and anti-Arab sentiments are on the rise at home and abroad, we stand steadfast with our Muslim American constituents and proudly celebrate the culture, heritage, and diverse communities that make America a stronger nation,\u201d said Senator Welch.\n\nThe resolution is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), John Fetterman (D-PA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Patty Murray (D-WA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Peter Welch (D-VT).\n\nThe full text of the resolution can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:46:48Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/booker-carson-lead-colleagues-introducing-resolution-designating-january"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9051919914782047, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}