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Combating International Islamophobia Act

USA119th CongressS-805| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Combating International Islamophobia Act , mandates the establishment of an Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia within the Department of State. This Office, to be created within 120 days of enactment, will be led by a Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia appointed by the Secretary of State. Its primary responsibilities include monitoring and combating acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement occurring in foreign countries. The Special Envoy will also consult with various non-governmental and multilateral organizations to fulfill these duties. Furthermore, the legislation amends existing laws, such as the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, to require the inclusion of detailed information on Islamophobia in annual country reports. These reports must describe the nature and extent of Islamophobic acts, including physical violence, harassment, and vandalism against Muslim communities and institutions. They will also cover instances of propaganda, government responses to such incidents, and efforts to promote religious freedom and tolerance education. These new reporting requirements will take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3384
Combating International Islamophobia Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1916
Combating International Islamophobia Act
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-959
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3384
    Combating International Islamophobia Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1916
    Combating International Islamophobia Act


  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-959
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-959: Combating International Islamophobia Act

Combating International Islamophobia Act

USA119th CongressS-805| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This bill, titled the Combating International Islamophobia Act , mandates the establishment of an Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia within the Department of State. This Office, to be created within 120 days of enactment, will be led by a Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia appointed by the Secretary of State. Its primary responsibilities include monitoring and combating acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement occurring in foreign countries. The Special Envoy will also consult with various non-governmental and multilateral organizations to fulfill these duties. Furthermore, the legislation amends existing laws, such as the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, to require the inclusion of detailed information on Islamophobia in annual country reports. These reports must describe the nature and extent of Islamophobic acts, including physical violence, harassment, and vandalism against Muslim communities and institutions. They will also cover instances of propaganda, government responses to such incidents, and efforts to promote religious freedom and tolerance education. These new reporting requirements will take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3384
Combating International Islamophobia Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1916
Combating International Islamophobia Act
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-959
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3384
    Combating International Islamophobia Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1916
    Combating International Islamophobia Act


  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-959
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-959: Combating International Islamophobia Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted