Congress 107 - SCONRES 74 - A concurrent resolution condemning bigotry and violence against Sikh-Americans in the wake of terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001.

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Air piracy Bombings Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commercial aircraft Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Criminal investigation Department of Defense Discrimination EBB Terrorism Federal installations Federal office buildings Government Operations and Politics Hate crimes International Affairs Minorities New York City Office buildings Pennsylvania Prejudice Prosecution Religion September 11, 2001 Sikhs Terrorism Transportation and Public Works Violence Virginia

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Declares that, in the quest to identify, locate, and bring to justice the perpetrators and sponsors of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, the civil rights and liberties of all Americans, including Sikh-Americans, should be protected.

Condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against any Americans, including Sikh-Americans.

Calls upon local and Federal law enforcement authorities to: (1) work to prevent crimes against all Americans; and (2) prosecute to the fullest extent of the law all those who commit crimes.

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Nov 27, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Oct 23, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 23, 2001

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 23, 2001

Received in the House.
Oct 18, 2001

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 18, 2001

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 18, 2001

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10849-10850)
Oct 4, 2001

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 183.
Oct 4, 2001

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
Oct 4, 2001

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 2, 2001

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10067)
Oct 2, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10067-10068)
Oct 2, 2001

Introduced in Senate

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