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Providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 849

Bill 117 H.Res. 849, also known as the "Providing for consideration of the H.R. 5665 to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes," is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress.

The main purpose of this bill is to create an Office within the Department of State that will be responsible for monitoring and combating Islamophobia. This Office will work to address and combat discrimination, prejudice, and violence against individuals or groups based on their religion, specifically Islam.

In addition to establishing the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to promote religious tolerance, protect the rights of Muslim individuals, and address issues related to Islamophobia in the United States. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 849 aims to address the issue of Islamophobia and promote religious tolerance and understanding in the United States. It is currently being considered by Congress and may be subject to further debate and amendments before potentially being passed into law.

Congressional Summary of HRES 849

This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 5665 (establishing the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia in the Department of State).

Current Status of Bill HRES 849

Bill HRES 849 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 14, 2021. Bill HRES 849 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 14, 2021.  Bill HRES 849's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of December 14, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 849

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 849

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- House of Representatives
- Legislative rules and procedure

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 849

Providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.
Providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.

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