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Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 21, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 5665

Combating International Islamophobia Act

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Combating International Islamophobia Act

This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia and addresses related issues.

The office shall monitor and combat acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement in foreign countries. The bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia, who shall head the office.

The bill also requires certain existing annual reports to Congress about human rights and religious freedom in foreign countries to include information about Islamophobia, such as information about (1) acts of physical violence or harassment of Muslim people, (2) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote hatred or incite violence against Muslim people, and (3) actions taken by a country's government to respond to such acts. The office shall coordinate and assist in preparing these portions of the reports.

No funds made available pursuant to the bill may be used to promote or endorse a boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement ideology (i.e., economic measures against Israel or Israel-related individuals or organizations) or used to promote or endorse a Muslim ban.

What just happenedDec 15, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5](D-MN)Sponsor
56 cosponsors56 D
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  1. Dec 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Dec 14, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 14, 2021FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 212 (Roll no. 448). (text: CR H7815-7816)

  4. Dec 14, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 212 (Roll no. 448).(text: CR H7815-7816)

  5. Dec 14, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7815-7816)

  6. Dec 14, 2021FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5665, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demaneded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.

  7. Dec 14, 2021FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  8. Dec 14, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H.R. 5665.

  9. Dec 14, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H.R. 5665.

  10. Dec 14, 2021FloorH8D000

    WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were in violation of the spirit of debate.

  11. Dec 14, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5665.

  12. Dec 14, 2021FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

  13. Dec 14, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 849. (consideration: CR H7794-7803)

  14. Dec 14, 2021FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 849 passed House. (CR H7665-7666)

  15. Dec 14, 2021FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 849 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

  16. Dec 13, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 156.

  17. Dec 13, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-215.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  18. Dec 13, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-215.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  19. Dec 10, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  20. Dec 10, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  21. Dec 9, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  22. Oct 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  23. Oct 21, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Oct 21, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 14, 202153

Combating International Islamophobia Act

This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia and addresses related issues.

The office shall monitor and combat acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement in foreign countries. The bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia, who shall head the office.

The bill also requires certain existing annual reports to Congress about human rights and religious freedom in foreign countries to include information about Islamophobia, such as information about (1) acts of physical violence or harassment of Muslim people, (2) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote hatred or incite violence against Muslim people, and (3) actions taken by a country's government to respond to such acts. The office shall coordinate and assist in preparing these portions of the reports.

No funds made available pursuant to the bill may be used to promote or endorse a boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement ideology (i.e., economic measures against Israel or Israel-related individuals or organizations) or used to promote or endorse a Muslim ban.

Reported to HouseDec 13, 20217

Combating International Islamophobia Act

This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia and addresses related issues.

The office shall monitor and combat acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement in foreign countries. The bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia, who shall head the office.

The bill also requires certain existing annual reports to Congress about human rights and religious freedom in foreign countries to include information about Islamophobia, such as information about (1) acts of physical violence or harassment of Muslim people, (2) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote hatred or incite violence against Muslim people, and (3) actions taken by a country's government to respond to such acts. The office shall coordinate and assist in preparing these portions of the reports.

No funds made available pursuant to the bill may be used to promote or endorse a boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement ideology (i.e., economic measures against Israel or Israel-related individuals or organizations) or used to promote or endorse a Muslim ban.

Introduced in HouseOct 21, 2021

Combating International Islamophobia Act

This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia and addresses related issues.

The office shall monitor and combat acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement in foreign countries. The bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia, who shall head the office.

The bill also requires certain existing annual reports to Congress about human rights and religious freedom in foreign countries to include information about Islamophobia, such as information about (1) acts of physical violence or harassment of Muslim people, (2) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote hatred or incite violence against Muslim people, and (3) actions taken by a country's government to respond to such acts. The office shall coordinate and assist in preparing these portions of the reports.

Combating International Islamophobia Act — Informed