US SRes580

Bill

US SRes580

A resolution condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.

Introduced
05/14/2020

In Committee
05/14/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A resolution condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19. 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 to call 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 and Pacific Islander community, and investigate and prosecute perpetrators. The resolution recommits the United States to serving as a world leader in building more inclusive, diverse, and tolerant societies by (1) prioritizing language access and inclusivity in communication practices, and (2) combating misinformation and discrimination that put Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at risk.

AI Summary

This Resolution condemns all forms of anti-Asian sentiment and discrimination that have arisen in connection with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. It calls on all public officials to denounce such sentiment and urges federal law enforcement, in cooperation with state and local authorities, to promptly investigate and document hate crimes and incidents targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, and to prosecute those responsible. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to fostering inclusive societies by prioritizing language access in communications and actively combating misinformation and discrimination that endanger Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (27)

Kamala Harris (D)*, Richard Blumenthal (D), Cory Booker (D), Sherrod Brown (D), Maria Cantwell (D), Ben Cardin (D), Tom Carper (D), Bob Casey (D), Chris Coons (D), Catherine Cortez Masto (D), Tammy Duckworth (D), Dick Durbin (D), Dianne Feinstein (D), Mazie Hirono (D), Tim Kaine (D), Amy Klobuchar (D), Ed Markey (D), Patty Murray (D), Jacky Rosen (D), Bernie Sanders (I), Brian Schatz (D), Tina Smith (D), Debbie Stabenow (D), Chris Van Hollen (D), Mark Warner (D), Elizabeth Warren (D), Sheldon Whitehouse (D),

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2457) (on 05/14/2020)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/580/all-info

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/580/all-info	05/15/2020
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres580/BILLS-116sres580is.pdf	05/16/2020
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres580/BILLS-116sres580is.pdf.pdf	05/16/2020

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HRes908	Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Related

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