Honoring the victims of hate crimes of Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment, in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, where individuals were targeted by violence and hatred, because they were Muslim or perceived to be Muslim.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 9, 2015)
Recognizes the victims who lost their lives due to Islamophobic hate crimes or hate crimes committed against those perceived to be Muslim in the United States. Expresses condolences to their surviving family members.
Represents and upholds the human rights and dignity of all citizens and decries the escalation of intimidation, violence, vandalism, and arson which continue to be on the rise against people or institutions perceived to be Muslim.
Recognizes the positive contributions which Arabs, Muslims, Sikhs, and South Asians make to United States society as part of the diverse fabric of cultures in the nation, and affirms to uphold the rights of religious freedom enshrined in the Constitution.
What just happenedSep 9, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 9, 2015
- Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 9, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House