Condemning recent hate crimes committed against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

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Explore the details of House Bill 450 Condemning recent hate crimes committed against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 450

Bill 118 H.Res. 450 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns the recent hate crimes targeting Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. The resolution acknowledges the rise in violence and discrimination against these communities, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The resolution calls on law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute hate crimes against these groups, and urges the federal government to take steps to address the root causes of anti-Asian sentiment. It also recognizes the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the United States and reaffirms the commitment to combating racism and xenophobia.

Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 450 aims to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by these communities and to promote unity and solidarity in the fight against hate crimes.

Congressional Summary of HRES 450

This resolution condemns all manifestations of expressions of racism and anti-Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander or ethnic intolerance.

The resolution calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to

expeditiously and vigorously investigate all reports of hate crimes and threats against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States;
work to improve the reporting of such hate crimes; and
hold the perpetrators of those crimes, incidents, or threats accountable and bring the perpetrators to justice.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 450

Bill HRES 450 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HRES 450 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HRES 450's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 25, 2023