H.Res. 476 · 110th Congress

Condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination against Iranian-Americans.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2007-06-11
Latest action
2007-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Summary

Calls for government leaders and law enforcement personnel to ensure that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Iranian-Americans, are fully protected.

Condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against any American.

Encourages Iranian-Americans to share with their elected officials and their community incidences of discrimination in an effort to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse.

Calls upon law enforcement authorities to vigorously investigate and prosecute crimes that are based on actual or perceived, race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity.