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HI SCR145

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Brian Taniguchi

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Condemns all forms of anti-Asian sentiment related to COVID-19, including terms such as "Chinese virus," "Wuhan virus," and "Kung-flu" that perpetuate stigmas against Asian Americans.

  • Urges all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment and calls for condemnation of all manifestations of racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and ethnic or religious intolerance.

  • Directs federal law enforcement officials working with state and local authorities to investigate and document hate crimes against Asian Americans, collect disaggregated data on COVID-19-related hate crimes, hold perpetrators accountable, and bring them to justice.

  • Urges public agencies to prioritize language access and inclusivity in communications and combat misinformation and discrimination targeting Asian Americans.

  • Requires certified copies be sent to the President, Congress members, U.S. Secretary of State, Attorney General, and state governors and legislative leaders 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

Referred to JDC.

3/16/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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