Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HR 277 — A resolution to declare April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

Last action — adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 15, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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High chance

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Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

A resolution to declare April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HR 277 adds more sponsors to the resolution, highlighting broader support for recognizing Arab American Heritage Month. This change matters as it strengthens the sense of community and reinforces the importance of acknowledging the contributions of Arab Americans to society. By expanding the list of representatives involved, it emphasizes the significance of this heritage and encourages participation in celebration events throughout Michigan.

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Farhat and Byrnes offered the following resolution:
Farhat, Byrnes, Breen, Glanville, Kelly, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Skaggs, Weiss, Xiong and Young offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, Arab Americans have been an integral part of the state of Michigan since their migration to the United States in the late 1800s in search for a destination that would provide political, economic, and religious freedom;
and Whereas, Arab Americans have been an integral part of the state of Michigan since their migration to the United States in the Arab American Heritage M 26H_HR277_AA_1 2g3nic 1 late 1800s in search for a destination that would provide political, economic, and religious freedom;
and Arab American Heritage M 26H_HR0277_INTR_1 rionaj 1 Whereas, The Arab American community has a rich heritage, embodying the traditions and values of their ancestral homelands, and lending their own unique perspectives and innovations to the American experience;
and Whereas, The Arab American community has a rich heritage, embodying the traditions and values of their ancestral homelands, and lending their own unique perspectives and innovations to the American experience;
Arab American Heritage M 26H_HR0277_INTR_1 rionaj
Arab American Heritage M 26H_HR277_AA_1 2g3nic
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Action History

  1. adopted

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 277 do?
A resolution to declare April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 277?
HR 277 is sponsored by Alabas Farhat (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 277?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 15, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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