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H.R. 5665: Combating International Islamophobia Act

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To establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor and status

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Ilhan Omar

Sponsor. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Dec 15, 2021
Length: 9 pages
Introduced
Oct 21, 2021
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Status

Passed House (Senate next) on Dec 14, 2021

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Cosponsors

56 Cosponsors (56 Democrats)

Prognosis
2% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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Position statements

Statement of Administration Policy

President Joseph Biden [D]: H.R. 5665 – Combating International Islamophobia Act (Dec 14, 2021)

What legislators are saying

“Georgia congressman trapped during Capitol riots talks root causes of the insurrection”
    — Rep. Henry “Hank” Johnson [D-GA4] (Co-sponsor) on Jan 9, 2022

“Rep. Payne, Jr. Helps Pass Bill to Fight Islamophobia”
    — Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ10] (Co-sponsor) on Dec 14, 2021

“Congressman Alex Mooney Proposes Amendment to Force State Department to Counter China on Uyghur Slave Labor”
    — Rep. Alexander Mooney [R-WV2] on Dec 15, 2021

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History

Oct 21, 2021
 
Introduced

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Dec 9, 2021
 
Considered by House Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Dec 10, 2021
 
Ordered Reported

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Dec 13, 2021
 
Text Published

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Dec 13, 2021
 
Reported by House Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Dec 14, 2021
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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H.R. 5665 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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