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This bill establishes an Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia within the U.S. Department of State, led by a Special Envoy appointed by the Secretary of State. The office's primary responsibilities include monitoring and combating acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement in foreign countries, and coordinating the preparation of reports on these issues for various government documents, such as the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom. The bill requires these reports to include detailed descriptions of physical violence against Muslim communities, harassment, vandalism of Muslim institutions, propaganda that incites hatred, and government actions to protect Muslim religious freedoms and promote tolerance. The Special Envoy will be authorized to consult with domestic and international nongovernmental organizations to effectively carry out these tasks. By adding these reporting requirements and creating a dedicated office, the bill aims to increase awareness and track instances of Islamophobia globally, with the goal of promoting religious freedom and combating discrimination against Muslim communities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/959/all-info