Combating International Islamophobia Act

Bill: 117-hr-5665
Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Assault and harassment offenses
China
Congressional oversight
Crimes against property
Department of State
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government information and archives
Hate crimes
Human rights
Immigration status and procedures
Labor standards
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Trade restrictions
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Combating International Islamophobia Act

 
This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia and addresses related issues.
 
The office shall monitor and combat acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement in foreign countries. The bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia, who shall head the office. 
 
The bill also requires certain existing annual reports to Congress about human rights and religious freedom in foreign countries to include information about Islamophobia, such as information about (1) acts of physical violence or harassment of Muslim people, (2) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote hatred or incite violence against Muslim people, and (3) actions taken by a country's government to respond to such acts. The office shall coordinate and assist in preparing these portions of the reports. 

action_date: 2021-12-13
text: 

Combating International Islamophobia Act

 
This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia and addresses related issues.
 
The office shall monitor and combat acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement in foreign countries. The bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia, who shall head the office. 
 
The bill also requires certain existing annual reports to Congress about human rights and religious freedom in foreign countries to include information about Islamophobia, such as information about (1) acts of physical violence or harassment of Muslim people, (2) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote hatred or incite violence against Muslim people, and (3) actions taken by a country's government to respond to such acts. The office shall coordinate and assist in preparing these portions of the reports.
 
No funds made available pursuant to the bill may be used to promote or endorse a boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement ideology (i.e., economic measures against Israel or Israel-related individuals or organizations) or used to promote or endorse a Muslim ban.

action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 

Combating International Islamophobia Act

 
This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia and addresses related issues.
 
The office shall monitor and combat acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement in foreign countries. The bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia, who shall head the office. 
 
The bill also requires certain existing annual reports to Congress about human rights and religious freedom in foreign countries to include information about Islamophobia, such as information about (1) acts of physical violence or harassment of Muslim people, (2) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote hatred or incite violence against Muslim people, and (3) actions taken by a country's government to respond to such acts. The office shall coordinate and assist in preparing these portions of the reports.
 
No funds made available pursuant to the bill may be used to promote or endorse a boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement ideology (i.e., economic measures against Israel or Israel-related individuals or organizations) or used to promote or endorse a Muslim ban.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-15
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 212 (Roll no. 448). (text: CR H7815-7816)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 212 (Roll no. 448).(text: CR H7815-7816)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7815-7816)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5665, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demaneded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H.R. 5665.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H.R. 5665.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were in violation of the spirit of debate.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5665.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 849. (consideration: CR H7794-7803)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Rule H. Res. 849 passed House. (CR H7665-7666)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 849 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 156.
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-215.
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-215.
action_date: 2021-12-10
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16.
action_date: 2021-12-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House