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, and remembering the tragedy that occurred at the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin one year ago.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 2, 2013)
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 educators, counselors, and others to support educational efforts to prevent the epidemic bullying of Sikh-American children and families.
Expresses support for outreach efforts by federal and local law enforcement leaders to prevent violence and hate crimes against Sikh-Americans.
Urges the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to adopt and implement recommendations of the FBI Advisory Policy Board to track hate crimes against Sikh-Americans, Hindu-Americans, Arab-Americans, and other groups.
What just happenedSep 13, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 2, 2013
- Sep 13, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- Aug 2, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Aug 2, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 2, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House