A resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.

3/22/2024, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 589

Bill 118 SRES 589 is a resolution that aims to honor Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was tragically murdered in Illinois as a victim of a hate crime due to his Palestinian-Muslim identity. The resolution seeks to recognize the life and memory of Wadee Alfayoumi and condemn the senseless act of violence that took his life.

The resolution highlights the importance of standing against hate crimes and discrimination based on race, religion, or ethnicity. It calls for justice for Wadee Alfayoumi and his family, as well as for increased efforts to combat hate crimes and promote tolerance and understanding in our communities.

Overall, Bill 118 SRES 589 serves as a reminder of the need to address and prevent hate crimes, and to honor the memory of those who have been unjustly targeted because of their identity.

Congressional Summary of SRES 589

This resolution recognizes the loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and that the United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination. It also recognizes that freedom of speech and peaceful protest are constitutionally protected.

Current Status of Bill SRES 589

Bill SRES 589 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2024. Bill SRES 589 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 14, 2024.  Bill SRES 589's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 14, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 589

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 589

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 589

A resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.A resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.
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