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House approves Ilhan Omar’s anti-Islamophobia bill [Video]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- The House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday to create a special envoy at the State Department to monitor and combat Islamophobia.
- The bill was sponsored by Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota
- The bill comes after Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert joked that Omar was a suicide bomber.
The House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday to create a special envoy at the State Department to monitor and combat Islamophobia.
The “Combating International Islamophobia Act,” which addresses anti-Muslim violence worldwide, was sponsored by Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. It was introduced by Omar and another Democratic Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois more than two months ago.
All House Dems voted for the bill, while 212 Republicans voted against it.
“There are cynics who would rather see us divided on racial, ethnic, gender and religious lines because it suits their political agenda,” said Omar on the House floor as she spoke in support of the bill. “But I believe as Americans, we should stand united against all forms of bigotry. In fact, this legislation is modeled on the special envoy to combat anti-Semitism.”
Earlier Tuesday, the White House announced it’s backing the bill, noting that it “calls attention to instances of forced labor, reeducation, or the presence of concentration camps, such as those targeting Uyghur and other minorities” in Xinjiang, China.
The bill comes after Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert insinuated that Omar was a suicide bomber.
Despite the bill’s approval, progressive Democratic lawmakers insist that Boebert’s remarks against Omat must be directly addressed.
Last week, “Squad” member Ayanna Pressley introduced a resolution to strip Boebert of her committees. The Massachusetts congresswoman issued an implicit warning to Democratic leadership that she and other progressives expect swift action.
“Inaction is to be complicit in Islamophobia,” Pressley said as she introduced the resolution.
Asked by Insider ahead on Tuesday about the lack of action so far on punishing Boebert directly, Omar said, “I don’t think there’s a lack of action. Action will happen, but we’re just trying to figure out how to strategically do this.”
Source: HuffPost
Cowboy Bill
December 17, 2021 at 11:45 am
This is the TAX PAID same broad that says — MAN CAN HAVE BABIES—- Saying MERRY CHRISTMAS to a CAMEL JOCK is a DEATH SENTENCE —Why is it 4 four niggas on a HONKY NOT A HATE CRIME????????????
Jamew
December 17, 2021 at 1:15 pm
We should follow France Japans lead and ban Muslims from this country. Our cultures, DO NOT MIX, and they refuse to assimilate.
Bart
December 20, 2021 at 11:47 pm
MUSLIMS do not peacefully coexist with ANYBODY!
NOT EVEN OTHER MUSLIMS!
James
December 17, 2021 at 1:16 pm
We should follow France Japans lead and ban Muslims from this country. Our cultures, DO NOT MIX, and they refuse to assimilate.
John Kerns
December 17, 2021 at 1:57 pm
Here we go again pushing the Democrats socialist agendas. Islamphobia or racism only exists in people like her who hate America. Keep it up so real Americans can ban together and vote these evil and corrupt Democrat swampers and Rinos out in the upcoming elections 2022/2024.
Veteran
Richard
December 17, 2021 at 6:14 pm
Why is ok for her to say stuff about jews and then someone else says stuff about her and her kind it is bad. She hates America and she needs to go back to the country where she was born. And she can take all of the squad with her. We do not need her kind or them. Goodbye all you muslins . Go home to your own country.
Curt
December 18, 2021 at 3:40 am
We the people of the United States do not want Muslim faith in this country. That bitch needs to be removed from office. Why is it every time this country goes to war with a country , why is it we bring all those people back here and then they want us to change. Forget that.
Go PORKmar !
December 18, 2021 at 7:23 pm
Fuck Whoremar –
She Stinks of PORK –
MICHAEL W PINKSTON
December 18, 2021 at 8:48 pm
Fuck that bitch. Dosen’t it have to pass the Senate now?