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HRES 1155118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Arab American Heritage Month" (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.

Policy Area: Arts, Culture, Religion
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Feb 4, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 17, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1155 from the 118th Congress expresses support for recognizing April as National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) and celebrates the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States. The resolution aims to acknowledge the contributions and cultural significance of Arab Americans through a designated month of recognition. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not advance further and is currently listed as failed or expired. There is no full text or detailed summary available for this resolution.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1155 sought to officially recognize April as National Arab American Heritage Month to honor Arab American heritage and culture but did not progress beyond committee referral and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution supports the recognition of April as National Arab American Heritage Month.
  • It aims to celebrate the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not advance and is now failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Arab American communities', 'Cultural organizations focused on Arab American heritage', 'Educational institutions promoting cultural awareness']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or enforcement mechanisms are detailed due to lack of full text.', 'The resolution does not allocate funding or establish authority for activities related to the heritage month.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it carries no legal obligations or mandates.']

Political Context

This resolution is part of a broader legislative practice of recognizing heritage months to honor diverse cultural groups in the United States. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not proceed to a vote or enactment during the 118th Congress.

Hidden Impact Review

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Increased public awareness and cultural recognition of Arab American heritage during April.', 'Potential encouragement for educational and cultural institutions to organize related events or programs.', 'Symbolic support that may influence future legislative or community initiatives focused on Arab American contributions.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution is non-binding and symbolic, with no available text detailing specific actions, funding, or enforcement. Its failure to advance beyond committee referral limits its direct impact. Transparency considerations include the absence of detailed legislative text and lack of information on any associated costs or administrative responsibilities.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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