H.Res. 908
Passed SenateCondemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.
Latest Action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9/17/2020 • House
Summary
This resolution calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment, racism, discrimination, and religious intolerance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to take specified steps.
It calls on federal officials to expeditiously investigate and document all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats against the Asian-American community and prosecute perpetrators.
The resolution recommits U.S. leadership to (1) prioritize language access and inclusivity in communication practices, and (2) combat misinformation and discrimination that put Asian Americans at risk.
Passed House • 9/17/2020
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
March 25, 2020
Committee Review
September 14, 2020
Floor Debate
September 17, 2020
Passed Chamber
September 15, 2020
Rule H. Res. 1107 passed House.
Other Chamber
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Enacted into Law
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Related Bills (2)
S.Res. 580
A resolution condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.
H.Res. 1107
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19; and for other purposes.