Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3384
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Combating International Islamophobia Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 14, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 14, 2021
Latest Action
Dec 14, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3384
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
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House Votes (0)
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Summary

Combating International Islamophobia Act

This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia and addresses related issues.

The office shall monitor and combat acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement in foreign countries. The bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia, who shall head the office.

The bill also requires certain existing annual reports to Congress about human rights and religious freedom in foreign countries to include information about Islamophobia, such as information about (1) acts of physical violence or harassment of Muslim people, (2) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote hatred or incite violence against Muslim people, and (3) actions taken by a country's government to respond to such acts. The office shall coordinate and assist in preparing these portions of the reports.

Text (1)
December 14, 2021
Actions (2)
12/14/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
12/14/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 3:34:01 AM