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GA HR1643
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/24/2020
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Park
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution 1643 formally condemns racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), particularly in connection with COVID-19-related scapegoating and violence
- Cites the STOP AAPI HATE reporting center's collection of 1,843 incidents of harassment, assault, vandalism, and workplace discrimination targeting AAPI individuals across 45 states within eight weeks of operation
- Denounces the use of racist terminology such as "Chinese Virus," "Wuhan Virus," and "Kung-flu," noting that the HHS Secretary and CDC Director both stated such language is inappropriate and perpetuates stigma
- Recognizes the 23 million AAPI individuals in the U.S. (7% of the population), their approximately 2 million businesses generating over $700 billion in annual revenue, and the more than 2 million AAPI workers serving on COVID-19 frontlines
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; condemn
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
6/24/2020
Full Bill Text
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