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.
[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 328 Introduced in House (IH)]
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 328
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.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 2, 2013
Mr. Crowley (for himself, Mr. Bera of California, Ms. Meng, Ms.
Brownley of California, Ms. Moore, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Moran, Mr.
Cartwright, Mr. Meeks, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Courtney, Mrs.
Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Deutch, Mr.
Murphy of Florida, Mr. Doyle, Mr. Nadler, Ms. Gabbard, Mr. Pascrell,
Ms. Hahn, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Hastings of Florida, Mr. Price of North
Carolina, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Rangel, Mr. Honda, Mr. Rush, Mr. Israel,
Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of California, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Kind,
Mr. Sires, Mr. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico, Mr. Swalwell of California,
Mr. McDermott, Ms. Norton, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Pierluisi, Mr. Peters of
Michigan, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Ms. Speier, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr.
Vargas, Mr. Vela, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Garcia, Mr. Connolly, and Ms.
Slaughter) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
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RESOLUTION
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.
Whereas Sikh-Americans have frequently been stereotyped solely because of their
appearance, practices and traditions;
Whereas numerous Sikh temples have been defaced and Sikh-Americans attacked out
of ignorance and hatred, including instances in Michigan, New York,
California, and Washington;
Whereas some incidents against Sikh-Americans appear to be erroneous attempts to
place blame or exact retribution for the September 11, 2001, terrorist
attacks;
Whereas the heinous attack and killing of six persons and wounding of others in
the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin occurred a year ago on August 5, 2012;
Whereas a Sikh-American cab driver was assaulted on October 17, 2012, near
Seattle, Washington;
Whereas a Sikh-American-owned convenience store in Green Bay, Wisconsin, was set
ablaze on March 5, 2013;
Whereas 82-year-old Piara Singh was brutally attacked as he was leaving his
Gurdwara in Fresno, California, on May 8, 2013;
Whereas Sikh-Americans are often targeted solely because of their unique dress
and religious practices;
Whereas surveys have found that up to 3 out of every 4 Sikh boys in the United
States are bullied due to their appearance;
Whereas the Sikh faith is the world's fifth largest religion, with more than
25,000,000 practitioners worldwide, upwards of 500,000 of whom reside in
the United States;
Whereas Sikh-Americans have lived in the United States for at least 100 years as
pillars of society, making invaluable contributions in business,
politics, science, and education;
Whereas Sikh-Americans serve in all roles of American life, including as family
members, business owners, elected leaders, and members of the United
States military;
Whereas Dalip Singh Saund served as a Sikh-American member of the U.S. House of
Representatives in the late 1950s and early 1960s; and
Whereas under successive Administrations, the Department of Justice has
rightfully reached out to the Sikh community to prevent discrimination
and protect its civil liberties: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) condemns the commission of hate crimes against all
Americans, including Sikh-Americans;
(2) condemns acts of violence, bigotry and discrimination
against Sikh-Americans;
(3) urges educators, counselors and others to support
educational efforts to prevent the epidemic bullying of Sikh-
American children and families;
(4) supports outreach efforts by Federal and local law
enforcement leaders to prevent violence and hate crimes against
Sikh-Americans;
(5) appreciates the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Advisory Policy Board for recommending the tracking of hate
crimes against Sikh-Americans, Hindu-Americans, Arab-Americans,
and other groups; and
(6) urges the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the
Department of Justice to expeditiously adopt and subsequently
work to implement the Advisory Policy Board's recommendations.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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