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US SB805
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes an Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia within the Department of State within 120 days of enactment, headed by a Special Envoy appointed by the Secretary of State
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Requires the Office to monitor and combat acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement in foreign countries and coordinate relevant portions of existing State Department human rights reports
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Mandates inclusion of Islamophobia assessments in annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and International Religious Freedom Reports, covering physical violence, harassment, vandalism of Muslim institutions, and anti-Muslim propaganda
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Requires reporting on foreign governments' responses to anti-Muslim violence, enforcement of religious freedom protections for Muslims, and efforts to promote anti-bias and tolerance education
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Reporting requirements take effect 180 days after enactment; Special Envoy must consult with domestic and international NGOs and multilateral organizations
Legislative Description
Combating International Islamophobia Act
International affairs
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2/27/2025