HRES 569
114th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Condemning violence, bigotry, and hateful rhetoric towards Muslims in the United States.
Introduced: December 17, 2015
Introduced by:
Beyer, Donald S.
Democratic
· Virginia
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 15, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Dec 17, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 17, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses condolences for the victims of anti-Muslim hate crimes.
Declares that the House of Representatives:
- confirms its dedication to the rights and dignity of all citizens;
- denounces the increase of hate speech and hate crimes targeted against mosques, Muslims, or those perceived to be Muslim; and
- recognizes the positive contributions made by the U.S. Muslim community to U.S. society.
Declares that the civil rights and liberties of all U.S. citizens, including Muslims in the United States, should be protected.
Urges law enforcement authorities to work to prevent hate crimes and to prosecute the perpetrators of such crimes.
Reaffirms the inalienable rights of every citizen to live without fear and intimidation and to practice freedom of faith.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
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