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HI HR147

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/15/2011

Primary Sponsor

Roy Takumi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses opposition to a March 10, 2011 hearing held by the House Committee on Homeland Security titled "The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response."

  • Objects to singling out Muslim Americans based on their faith, arguing the hearing would demonize American Muslims, denigrate their religion, and question their patriotism.

  • Compares the Chairperson's actions to the prejudice and political failures that led to the internment of Japanese American citizens during World War II.

  • Directs that certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Speaker, Minority Leader, and Chairperson of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Legislative Description

Islam

Last Action

(H) Referred to INT, referral sheet 40

3/17/2011

Committee Referrals

International Affairs3/17/2011

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