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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.
10/7/2024, 5:49 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 847
Bill 118 sres 847 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 condemns the senseless act of violence that took the life of Wadee and calls for justice to be served for his family and community.
The resolution highlights the importance of standing against hate crimes and discrimination based on race, religion, or ethnicity. It emphasizes the need for unity and understanding among all communities, regardless of their background or beliefs.
Through this resolution, the US Congress seeks to bring attention to the tragic loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and send a message of solidarity and support to his family and the Palestinian-American community. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against hate and intolerance in our society and the importance of promoting peace and acceptance among all individuals.
The resolution highlights the importance of standing against hate crimes and discrimination based on race, religion, or ethnicity. It emphasizes the need for unity and understanding among all communities, regardless of their background or beliefs.
Through this resolution, the US Congress seeks to bring attention to the tragic loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and send a message of solidarity and support to his family and the Palestinian-American community. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against hate and intolerance in our society and the importance of promoting peace and acceptance among all individuals.
Congressional Summary of SRES 847
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.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 847
Bill SRES 847 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2024. Bill SRES 847 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 24, 2024. Bill SRES 847's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6382; text: CR S6374) as of September 24, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 847
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 847
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 847
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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