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H.Res. 785 (112th)

Condemning the discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the United States.

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Introduced

14 September 2012

Last action

19 September 2012 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Sponsors

Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11]

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Summary

Condemns: (1) the commission of hate crimes against all Americans, including Sikh-Americans; and (2) acts of violence, bigotry, and discrimination against Sikh-Americans. Urges: (1) educators, counselors, and others to support educational efforts to prevent the epidemic bullying of Sikh-American children and families; and (2) the Department of Justice (DOJ) to begin documenting and quantifying hate crimes and other acts of violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans. Expresses support for: (1) outreach efforts by federal and local law enforcement leaders to prevent violence and hate crimes against Sikh-Americans; and (2) the right of the Sikh-American community to live in peace and free from discrimination, hate crimes, bullying, and all forms of violence.

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Timeline

  1. 14 September 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 September 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 September 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 September 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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