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Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.
12/30/2022, 11:33 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 629
Bill 117 H.Res. 629, titled "Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status," aims to recognize and address the discrimination and targeting faced by individuals in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
The bill acknowledges that many individuals, particularly those of certain faiths, races, national origins, and immigration statuses, were unfairly targeted and subjected to hate and discrimination following the tragic events of September 11, 2001. It highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing these injustices in order to support those who were affected.
In order to provide relief and support to those who experienced discrimination and targeting, the bill suggests various forms of assistance. This may include providing resources for mental health support, legal assistance, and community outreach programs. The bill also emphasizes the importance of promoting tolerance, understanding, and unity in order to prevent future instances of discrimination and hate. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 629 seeks to recognize and address the injustices faced by individuals in the aftermath of September 11th, and to provide support and relief to those who were affected. By acknowledging these issues and taking steps to address them, the bill aims to promote healing, unity, and tolerance in our society.
The bill acknowledges that many individuals, particularly those of certain faiths, races, national origins, and immigration statuses, were unfairly targeted and subjected to hate and discrimination following the tragic events of September 11, 2001. It highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing these injustices in order to support those who were affected.
In order to provide relief and support to those who experienced discrimination and targeting, the bill suggests various forms of assistance. This may include providing resources for mental health support, legal assistance, and community outreach programs. The bill also emphasizes the importance of promoting tolerance, understanding, and unity in order to prevent future instances of discrimination and hate. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 629 seeks to recognize and address the injustices faced by individuals in the aftermath of September 11th, and to provide support and relief to those who were affected. By acknowledging these issues and taking steps to address them, the bill aims to promote healing, unity, and tolerance in our society.
Congressional Summary of HRES 629
This resolution condemns racism, xenophobia, discrimination, scapegoating, and ethnic and religious bigotry. It acknowledges the climate of hate that Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities have experienced since September 11, 2001, and suggests specified relief to support those affected.
Specifically, the resolution
- calls for the creation of an interagency task force to work with community-based organizations to review government policies that targeted such communities, investigate and document their impact, and dismantle those policies that continue to profile and target such communities;
- calls for hearings to explore the findings and recommendations of the task force;
- supports allocating resources to community-based organizations outside and independent of law enforcement that center the experiences and demands of Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities to support the needs of victims of hate and state violence and to create alternatives to law enforcement and transformative justice programs that focus on vulnerable populations within these communities; and
- calls on the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation to work together to study the impact of hate, government targeting, and profiling on physical and mental health.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 629
Bill HRES 629 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2021. Bill HRES 629 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2021. Bill HRES 629's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 13, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 629
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 629
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Crime victims
- Crimes against women
- Foreign language and bilingual programs
- Government studies and investigations
- Hate crimes
- Immigrant health and welfare
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Medical research
- Mental health
- Middle East
- Minority health
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Religion
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- Terrorism
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 629
Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.
Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.
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