Combating International Islamophobia Act

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.

Bill 117 hr 6204, also known as the Combating International Islamophobia Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of Islamophobia on an international scale. The bill seeks to combat discrimination and violence against individuals of the Muslim faith by promoting tolerance, understanding, and respect for all religious beliefs.

The Combating International Islamophobia Act includes provisions for the establishment of a special envoy within the Department of State to monitor and combat Islamophobia around the world. This envoy would be responsible for working with foreign governments, international organizations, and civil society groups to address instances of discrimination and violence against Muslims.

Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a comprehensive strategy to combat Islamophobia, which would include efforts to promote religious freedom, interfaith dialogue, and cultural exchange. The strategy would also focus on countering extremist ideologies that fuel hatred and violence against Muslims. Overall, the Combating International Islamophobia Act aims to promote tolerance and understanding among different religious communities, and to combat discrimination and violence against Muslims on a global scale. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered support from a bipartisan group of lawmakers.