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US SRes199
US SRes199A resolution condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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Introduced
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
RESOLUTION Condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander commu- nity..
AI Summary
This Resolution, passed by the Senate, unequivocally condemns the horrific shootings that occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, which resulted in the tragic loss of eight lives, and specifically denounces the racism and sexism that motivated the targeting of Asian American-owned businesses and the murder of six women of Asian descent. It honors the memory of the victims, extends condolences to their families, and acknowledges the profound and lasting impact of this tragedy on the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and all affected groups. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the United States Federal Government's dedication to actively fighting against hate, bigotry, and violence directed towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, with the goal of preventing such devastating events from recurring.
Sponsors (35)
Raphael Warnock (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (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),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2369; text: CR S2369) (on 04/29/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/199/all-info | 04/30/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/sres199/BILLS-117sres199ats.pdf | 05/02/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/sres199/BILLS-117sres199ats.pdf.pdf | 05/02/2021 |
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