H.Res. 328 · 113th Congress
Condemning the discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying, and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the United States, and remembering the tragedy that occurred at the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin one year ago.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Joe Crowley
- Introduced
- 2013-08-02
- Latest action
- 2013-09-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Summary
Condemns: (1) the commission of hate crimes against all Americans, including Sikh-Americans; and (2) acts of violence, bigotry, and discrimination against Sikh-Americans.
Urges educators, counselors, and others to support educational efforts to prevent the epidemic bullying of Sikh-American children and families.
Expresses support for outreach efforts by federal and local law enforcement leaders to prevent violence and hate crimes against Sikh-Americans.
Urges the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to adopt and implement recommendations of the FBI Advisory Policy Board to track hate crimes against Sikh-Americans, Hindu-Americans, Arab-Americans, and other groups.