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Establishing US Office to Monitor and Combat International Islamophobia

This bill creates a dedicated office within the US State Department to track and combat acts of hatred and discrimination against Muslims (Islamophobia) occurring in foreign countries. It ensures that detailed information on anti-Muslim violence and propaganda is included in annual US human rights reports globally. This change strengthens US commitment to monitoring religious freedom abroad.
Key points
Establishes the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia within the State Department.
Mandates the inclusion of detailed data on anti-Muslim violence, vandalism, and propaganda in annual US human rights reports on foreign nations.
The Office will monitor foreign government actions regarding the protection of Muslim rights and the promotion of anti-bias education.
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Print number: 118_S_1916
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-06-08