Commemorating the 5-year remembrance of the March 16, 2021, shootings in the Atlanta, Georgia, region and denouncing continuing anti-Asian hate, including the resurgence of xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric. | ChamberLight
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1116Crime and Law Enforcement
Commemorating the 5-year remembrance of the March 16, 2021, shootings in the Atlanta, Georgia, region and denouncing continuing anti-Asian hate, including the resurgence of xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This resolution matters because it represents a formal acknowledgement by a branch of the U.S. government regarding the serious issue of rising hate crimes and discrimination against Asian Americans. While it doesn't create new laws or funding, it expresses a clear position and demonstrates that the House of Representatives is focused on these issues.
If this resolution is passed, it sends a strong signal that the government recognizes the challenges faced by Asian American communities and supports actions such as improved hate crime reporting and educational initiatives. If it doesn't pass, it could be seen as a missed opportunity for the House to formally unite against anti-Asian hate. The resolution also helps keep the memory of the Atlanta shootings alive and highlights the ongoing need to address prejudice, potentially influencing public awareness and discourse.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The House of Representatives formally condemns the heinous gun violence on March 16, 2021, and the racism and sexism that led to the targeting of Asian-owned businesses and the murder of seven women.
This is a strong official statement from a legislative body against hate crimes, specifically acknowledging the intersection of racism and sexism.
PROVISION 02
The resolution calls for the restoration and expansion of specific Department of Justice programs and other community-based approaches designed to prevent and combat hate crimes.
It identifies concrete pathways for addressing hate crimes and could influence future legislative and funding priorities.
PROVISION 03
It encourages efforts to combat online hate and disinformation, and to promote education on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and anti-bias practices in schools.
This aims to address the root causes of prejudice through education and targets modern platforms where hate spreads.
PROVISION 04
The House reaffirms the federal government's commitment to protect the civil and human rights of all people in the United States.
This reiterates fundamental governmental responsibilities and principles regarding safety and equality for all citizens.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 16, 2026
House Res.HRES 1116Crime and Law Enforcement
Commemorating the 5-year remembrance of the March 16, 2021, shootings in the Atlanta, Georgia, region and denouncing continuing anti-Asian hate, including the resurgence of xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
This resolution matters because it represents a formal acknowledgement by a branch of the U.S. government regarding the serious issue of rising hate crimes and discrimination against Asian Americans. While it doesn't create new laws or funding, it expresses a clear position and demonstrates that the House of Representatives is focused on these issues.
If this resolution is passed, it sends a strong signal that the government recognizes the challenges faced by Asian American communities and supports actions such as improved hate crime reporting and educational initiatives. If it doesn't pass, it could be seen as a missed opportunity for the House to formally unite against anti-Asian hate. The resolution also helps keep the memory of the Atlanta shootings alive and highlights the ongoing need to address prejudice, potentially influencing public awareness and discourse.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The House of Representatives formally condemns the heinous gun violence on March 16, 2021, and the racism and sexism that led to the targeting of Asian-owned businesses and the murder of seven women.
This is a strong official statement from a legislative body against hate crimes, specifically acknowledging the intersection of racism and sexism.
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The resolution calls for the restoration and expansion of specific Department of Justice programs and other community-based approaches designed to prevent and combat hate crimes.
It identifies concrete pathways for addressing hate crimes and could influence future legislative and funding priorities.
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It encourages efforts to combat online hate and disinformation, and to promote education on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and anti-bias practices in schools.
This aims to address the root causes of prejudice through education and targets modern platforms where hate spreads.
med
The House reaffirms the federal government's commitment to protect the civil and human rights of all people in the United States.
This reiterates fundamental governmental responsibilities and principles regarding safety and equality for all citizens.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution (House Resolution/H. Res.)
A formal statement adopted by the House of Representatives, expressing its opinion or intent. It does not become law and is not legally binding.
Xenophobic
Having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.
Anti-immigrant rhetoric
Language or statements that express hostility, prejudice, or opposition towards immigrants.
Hate crime
A criminal act motivated by bias against a particular group, often based on factors like race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
Culturally responsive mental health services
Mental health care that recognizes and respects an individual's cultural background, beliefs, and values, aiming to make treatment more effective and accessible.
Trauma-informed care
An approach to care that understands the widespread impact of trauma and aims to respond to its effects, avoiding re-traumatization.
ACTION TIMELINE
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MAR 16
Submitted in House
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 16
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.