Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID–19.

Bill: 116-hres-908
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2020-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Hate crimes
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-25
text: 
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.

action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 164, 1 Present (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H4495)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 164, 1 Present (Roll no. 193).
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4527-4528)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to H. Res. 908 and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 908.
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1107. (consideration: CR H4495-4508)
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Rule H. Res. 1107 passed House.
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1107 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
action_date: 2020-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-25
text: Introduced in House