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HI HR130

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Yamashita

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Condemns all forms of anti-Asian sentiment related to COVID-19 and calls on public officials to denounce anti-Asian sentiment in any form

  • Urges federal law enforcement to investigate and document hate crimes and threats against Asian Americans, collect disaggregated data on COVID-19-related hate incidents, and hold perpetrators accountable

  • Directs public agencies to prioritize language access, inclusivity in communications, and combat misinformation that puts Asian Americans at risk

  • References over 2,800 reports of anti-Asian incidents collected by the "Stop AAPI Hate" center, noting women are 2.5 times more likely to be targeted than men

  • Requires copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Congress, U.S. Attorney General, and state governors and legislatures nationwide

Legislative Description

Condemning All Forms Of Anti-asian Sentiment As Related To Covid-19 And Urging Greater Investment In Federal, State, And Local Resources To Develop And Support Communitywide Solutions.

Safety

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

3/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/15/2021

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