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Condemning racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, reaffirming that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the United States, and calling on all elected officials to refrain from language that promotes racial or ethnic division.

USA119th CongressHRES-1322| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2026
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution strongly condemns recent racist language, particularly targeting Indian and Chinese Americans , and reaffirms the significant contributions of immigrants from all backgrounds to the United States. It highlights that these communities have long histories in the country and contribute hundreds of billions to the GDP, supporting millions of jobs and strengthening the Nation's fiscal outlook. The resolution specifically references an alarming surge in anti-Chinese sentiment since March 2020 and a rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric since the 2024 Presidential election, including online hate messages. It condemns the President for amplifying a post on Truth Social that characterized individuals from India and China in derogatory terms, suggesting they lack loyalty and are abusing the system. The resolution calls on all elected officials , including the President, to refrain from using language that promotes racial or ethnic division or stereotypes, affirming that such attacks are un-American and condemning all forms of hate against diverse communities.
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Timeline
May 22, 2026
Submitted in House
May 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 22, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Condemning racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, reaffirming that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the United States, and calling on all elected officials to refrain from language that promotes racial or ethnic division.

USA119th CongressHRES-1322| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2026
This resolution strongly condemns recent racist language, particularly targeting Indian and Chinese Americans , and reaffirms the significant contributions of immigrants from all backgrounds to the United States. It highlights that these communities have long histories in the country and contribute hundreds of billions to the GDP, supporting millions of jobs and strengthening the Nation's fiscal outlook. The resolution specifically references an alarming surge in anti-Chinese sentiment since March 2020 and a rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric since the 2024 Presidential election, including online hate messages. It condemns the President for amplifying a post on Truth Social that characterized individuals from India and China in derogatory terms, suggesting they lack loyalty and are abusing the system. The resolution calls on all elected officials , including the President, to refrain from using language that promotes racial or ethnic division or stereotypes, affirming that such attacks are un-American and condemning all forms of hate against diverse communities.
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Timeline
May 22, 2026
Submitted in House
May 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 22, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted