Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Apr 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
What this bill does
H.Res. 151, introduced in the House of Representatives, would officially condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution also calls for federal law enforcement to investigate and document hate crimes and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and to work with local agencies to prevent discrimination and expand public reporting on hate crimes. Additionally, it urges the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on best practices for describing the pandemic in ways that avoid racially discriminatory language.
This resolution primarily affects Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, who have reportedly faced increased harassment, assault, and scapegoating related to COVID-19, as well as their communities and businesses. It also involves federal law enforcement, the Attorney General, and the Department of Health and Human Services in addressing these issues.
As of its introduction on February 23, 2021, H.Res. 151 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The provided information indicates it was introduced in a previous session of Congress, did not receive a vote, and its status remains "Introduced." For the resolution to advance, it would typically need to be considered and approved by the committee and then brought to the full House for a vote.
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Official summary
This resolution condemns and denounces all forms of anti-Asian sentiment, including those related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local agencies, to take specified steps.
The resolution calls on
• federal officials to expeditiously investigate and document all credible reports of hate crimes, harassment, bullying, and threats against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities;
• the Attorney General to work with state and local agencies and Asian American and Pacific Islander community-based organizations to prevent discrimination and to expand culturally competent and linguistically appropriate education campaigns on public reporting of hate crimes; and
• the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the pandemic.
The resolution recommits the United States to serving as a world leader in building more inclusive, diverse, and tolerant societies by (1) prioritizing language access and inclusivity in communication practices, and (2) combating misinformation and discrimination that put Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at risk.
Timeline
28 Apr 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 151 do?
- H.Res. 151, introduced in the House of Representatives, would officially condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution also calls for federal law enforcement to investigate and document hate crimes and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and to work with local agencies to prevent discrimination and expand public reporting on hate crimes. Additionally, it urges the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on best practices for describing the pandemic in ways that avoid racially discriminatory language. This resolution primarily affects Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, who have reportedly faced increased harassment, assault, and scapegoating related to COVID-19, as well as their communities and businesses. It also involves federal law enforcement, the Attorney General, and the Department of Health and Human Services in addressing these issues. As of its introduction on February 23, 2021, H.Res. 151 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The provided information indicates it was introduced in a previous session of Congress, did not receive a vote, and its status remains "Introduced." For the resolution to advance, it would typically need to be considered and approved by the committee and then brought to the full House for a vote.
- Has H.Res. 151 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 151. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 151?
- H.Res. 151 was sponsored by Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), with 153 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 151?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (28 Apr 2021).
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