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US HB7100
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Gottheimer
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AI Summary
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Directs the Attorney General to establish a Task Force on Anti-Sikh Hate and Discrimination within 180 days of enactment
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Requires the Task Force to draft an official definition of anti-Sikh hate and discrimination for DOJ use in prosecutorial decisions and hate crime statistics collection
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Mandates development of educational programs on Sikh identity and anti-Sikh discrimination for distribution to local and federal law enforcement, K-12 schools, and higher education institutions
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Requires annual reports to Congress on hate crimes against Sikhs, prosecutions, ongoing threats including transnational repression, and DOJ efforts to combat discrimination, plus a comprehensive summary report every five years
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Task Force must translate all public materials into Punjabi and meet quarterly with Sikh community members and organizations
Legislative Description
Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
1/15/2026