HR 908 Condemning all forms of anti Asian sentiment as related to COVID 19
US Congress 116th Congress
Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.
HR-908
About HR-908
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.
Bill Texts
Engrossed 09/18/2020
Introduced 03/26/2020
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