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Combating International Islamophobia Act

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6204

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 6204

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 6204

Bill HR 6204 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 9, 2021. Bill HR 6204 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 9, 2021.  Bill HR 6204's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of December 9, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6204

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
112
Democrat Cosponsors
112
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6204

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Assault and harassment offenses
- Congressional oversight
- Crimes against property
- Department of State
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Government information and archives
- Hate crimes
- Human rights
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Religion
- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6204

Combating International Islamophobia Act
Combating International Islamophobia Act
To establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.

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