Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.

United States116th CongressHRES-908House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 17, 2020

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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 against the Asian-American community and prosecute perpetrators. The resolution recommits U.S. leadership to (1) prioritize language access and inclusivity in communication practices, and (2) combat misinformation and discrimination that put Asian Americans at risk.

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SRES-580: A resolution condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2457)

  1. 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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  2. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4527-4528)

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  3. 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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  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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