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HRES 741119th CongressIntroduced

Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.

Introduced: Sep 18, 2025
Civil Rights & Justice
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This House Resolution expresses a non-binding, bipartisan-leaning statement of acknowledgment and proposed actions related to the period after the September 11, 2001 attacks. It condemns racism and hate, recognizes that Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities faced government-targeted profiling, and proposes several steps to address past harms. The resolution recommends the creation of an independent commission to review and document the impact of post-9/11 government policies, holds hearings to consider the commission’s findings, and urges support for community-based programs that provide victim assistance, hate-crime prevention, and transformative-justice options outside traditional policing. It also calls for NIH and NSF to study how hate, targeting, political rhetoric, and profiling affect physical and mental health. Because it is a resolution, it expresses the sense of the House rather than creating new law or entitlements, though it could shape future legislation or funding debates.

Key Points

  • 1Condemns racism, xenophobia, discrimination, scapegoating, and ethnic or religious bigotry, and acknowledges a climate of hate affecting affected communities since September 11, 2001.
  • 2Recognizes that government policies after 9/11 profiled and unfairly targeted Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities.
  • 3Calls for the creation of an independent commission to work with community organizations to review these policies, document their impact, and provide recommendations to dismantle profiling.
  • 4Calls for hearings by congressional and civil rights bodies to discuss the independent commission’s findings in consultation with community-based organizations.
  • 5Supports allocating resources to community-based organizations outside and independent of law enforcement to (a) support hate crime prevention and victims’ needs and (b) create alternatives to policing and transformative-justice programs that are accessible and culturally/linguistically appropriate for vulnerable populations, while also urging NIH and NSF to study health impacts of hate and government targeting.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities, including immigrants and refugees who experienced profiling, discrimination, or state surveillance in the aftermath of 9/11.Secondary group/area affected- Civil rights communities, watchdog organizations, and advocates for reform of policing and surveillance practices; and researchers at NIH/NSF studying health impacts.Additional impacts- Non-binding nature means no new enforceable rights or funding authority by itself, but the resolution could influence future legislation, appropriations, or policy initiatives; may shift public and political focus toward accountability, reform, and targeted community support initiatives.
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