Combating International Islamophobia Act

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.