Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1473

Introduced
9/19/24  

Caption

To condemn racism and bigotry towards Haitian people, to celebrate the vast contributions of people of Haitian descent to the United States, to condemn the spread of misinformation, and to call on Americans to affirm our shared humanity.

Impact

The resolution seeks to affirm the shared humanity of all ethnic and national groups, particularly focusing on the experiences of Haitian Americans. Supporters emphasize that recognizing and addressing these issues is crucial for fostering inclusivity and understanding within American society. The resolution calls for collective action against discrimination and misinformation, urging community leaders and elected officials to promote responsible communication and inclusivity.

Summary

HR1473 is a resolution aimed at condemning racism and bigotry directed towards Haitian people while celebrating the profound contributions of individuals of Haitian descent to the United States. The resolution acknowledges the long-standing issues of racialized epithets and the detrimental impact of misinformation about Haitians, including false narratives propagated by public figures. With this resolution, lawmakers aim to address the harmful rhetoric and misconceptions that have fostered a climate of hostility and fear against the Haitian community in America.

Contention

While HR1473 broadly aims to unite against bigotry, the content and the urgency of the resolution may draw various opinions from different stakeholders. Some may argue that while such a resolution is necessary, it may not tangibly address the systemic issues faced by the Haitian community or provide immediate solutions. The nuances of how discrimination impacts different communities could lead to discussions regarding the prioritization of particular causes in legislative efforts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR1131

Celebrating Hindu Americans, and condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.

US HR69

Celebrating Hindu Americans, condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.

US HR1471

Countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests.

US HR1589

Advancing racial justice and the global rights of people of African descent in the next decade.

US HR1394

Celebrating the principles of democracy, religious pluralism, human rights, and the rule of law shared by both the United States and India, the strong people-to-people ties between the United States and India, and the success of the Indian diaspora in the United States.

US SR707

A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States.

US HR438

Condemning the rise of antisemitism and calling on elected officials to identify and educate others on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

US SR459

A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

US HR900

Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

US HR1504

Recognizing the month of October 2024 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.