Memorials, Recognition - Arab American Heritage Month -
SJR 182 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to officially recognize and commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month in April 2025. It acknowledges the historical contributions of Arab Americans to Tennessee and the United States across fields like business, education, government, and culture. The resolution does not create new laws or impose obligations but formally honors Arab American heritage and promotes awareness of their role in fostering diversity and countering harmful stereotypes. This resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Signed Mar 31, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 17, 2025 · House Mar 24, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 17, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
7
Committee
3
Mar 31, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate State and Local Government Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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