A bill to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.

2/28/2025, 11:56 AM
Congress
119

Number
S - 805

Introduced on
2025-02-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Cory A. Booker

Cosponsors
Tim Kaine
Alex Padilla
Bernard Sanders
Chris Van Hollen
Raphael G. Warnock

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 119 s 805, also known as the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia Act, is a proposed legislation that aims to create a new office within the Department of State. This office would be responsible for monitoring and combating Islamophobia, which is the prejudice, hatred, or discrimination against individuals who practice Islam.

The bill outlines the duties of the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, which include collecting and analyzing data on incidents of Islamophobia, working with international partners to address Islamophobia globally, and developing strategies to combat Islamophobia within the United States.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the office will be led by a Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, who will be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Special Envoy will be responsible for coordinating efforts to combat Islamophobia both domestically and internationally. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 805 is to address the growing issue of Islamophobia and promote tolerance and understanding among all individuals, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action2/27/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.