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S.RES.133: A resolution condemning bigotry and violence against Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced May 6, 2003
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (9 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Arab-Americans, Muslim-Americans, Sikh-Americans, and South Asian-Americans, should be protected. Condemns bigotry and acts of violence against such people and calls upon local, State, and Federal law enforcement authorities to prevent and investigate and prosecute such bias-motivated crimes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| May 6, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |