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H.RES.908: Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 25, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
157 (156 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 17, 2020
- Introduced in House - March 25, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment, racism, discrimination, and religious intolerance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to take specified steps. It calls on federal officials to expeditiously investigate and document all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Sept. 17, 2020 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 164, 1 Present (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H4495)
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Sept. 17, 2020 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4527-4528)
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Sept. 17, 2020 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1107. (consideration: CR H4495-4508)
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Sept. 17, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sept. 17, 2020 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 164, 1 Present (Roll no. 193).
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Sept. 17, 2020 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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Sept. 17, 2020 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to H. Res. 908 and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Sept. 17, 2020 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Sept. 17, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 908.
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Sept. 17, 2020 |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
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Sept. 17, 2020 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1107.
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Sept. 15, 2020 |
Rule H. Res. 1107 passed House.
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Sept. 14, 2020 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1107 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
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March 25, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 25, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) |