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Combating International Islamophobia Act

USA117th CongressHR-5665| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2021
Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (56)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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. No funds made available pursuant to the bill may be used to promote or endorse a boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement ideology (i.e., economic measures against Israel or Israel-related individuals or organizations) or used to promote or endorse a Muslim ban.

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Timeline
Oct 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 9, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 10, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 10, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16.
Dec 13, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 156.
Dec 13, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-215.
Dec 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3384
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 849 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Dec 14, 2021
Rule H. Res. 849 passed House. (CR H7665-7666)
Dec 14, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 849. (consideration: CR H7794-7803)
Dec 14, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Dec 14, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5665.
Dec 14, 2021
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were in violation of the spirit of debate.
Dec 15, 2021
DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H.R. 5665.
Dec 15, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 15, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5665, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demaneded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.
Dec 15, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7815-7816)
Dec 15, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 212 (Roll no. 448). (text: CR H7815-7816)
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Dec 15, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • October 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • December 9, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 10, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 10, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16.


  • December 13, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 156.


  • December 13, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-215.


  • December 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3384
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 849 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • December 14, 2021
    Rule H. Res. 849 passed House. (CR H7665-7666)


  • December 14, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 849. (consideration: CR H7794-7803)


  • December 14, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • December 14, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5665.


  • December 14, 2021
    WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were in violation of the spirit of debate.


  • December 15, 2021
    DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H.R. 5665.


  • December 15, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 15, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5665, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demaneded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.


  • December 15, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7815-7816)


  • December 15, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 212 (Roll no. 448). (text: CR H7815-7816)
    View Vote


  • December 15, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 15, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-849: Providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-6204: Combating International Islamophobia Act
  • S 117-3384: Combating International Islamophobia Act
AsiaAssault and harassment offensesChinaCongressional oversightCrimes against propertyDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesHate crimesHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresLabor standardsRacial and ethnic relationsReligionTrade restrictionsViolent crime

Combating International Islamophobia Act

USA117th CongressHR-5665| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2021
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. No funds made available pursuant to the bill may be used to promote or endorse a boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement ideology (i.e., economic measures against Israel or Israel-related individuals or organizations) or used to promote or endorse a Muslim ban.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Oct 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 9, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 10, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 10, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16.
Dec 13, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 156.
Dec 13, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-215.
Dec 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3384
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 849 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Dec 14, 2021
Rule H. Res. 849 passed House. (CR H7665-7666)
Dec 14, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 849. (consideration: CR H7794-7803)
Dec 14, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Dec 14, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5665.
Dec 14, 2021
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were in violation of the spirit of debate.
Dec 15, 2021
DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H.R. 5665.
Dec 15, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 15, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5665, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demaneded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.
Dec 15, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7815-7816)
Dec 15, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 212 (Roll no. 448). (text: CR H7815-7816)
View Vote
Dec 15, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • October 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • December 9, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 10, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 10, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16.


  • December 13, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 156.


  • December 13, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-215.


  • December 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3384
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 849 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • December 14, 2021
    Rule H. Res. 849 passed House. (CR H7665-7666)


  • December 14, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 849. (consideration: CR H7794-7803)


  • December 14, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • December 14, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5665.


  • December 14, 2021
    WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were in violation of the spirit of debate.


  • December 15, 2021
    DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H.R. 5665.


  • December 15, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 15, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5665, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demaneded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.


  • December 15, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7815-7816)


  • December 15, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 212 (Roll no. 448). (text: CR H7815-7816)
    View Vote


  • December 15, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 15, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (56)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-849: Providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-6204: Combating International Islamophobia Act
  • S 117-3384: Combating International Islamophobia Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaAssault and harassment offensesChinaCongressional oversightCrimes against propertyDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesHate crimesHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresLabor standardsRacial and ethnic relationsReligionTrade restrictionsViolent crime