Bill · H.R. 7100· House(119-HR-7100)

Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026

Age: 51 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 1/15/2026
Last activity: 1/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Josh Gottheimer
Cosponsors: - 55 - 9

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill directs the Attorney General to establish a task force on anti-Sikh hate and discrimination within 180 days of its enactment. The task force is required to draft a specific definition of anti-Sikh hate and discrimination to help the Department of Justice prosecute offenses and collect statistics. It must also develop an educational program to be shared with local and federal law enforcement agencies, schools, and higher education institutions. Additionally, the task force must submit annual and five-year reports to congressional committees detailing hate crimes, legal actions, ongoing threats, and Department of Justice efforts. Finally, the task force is required to translate public resources into Punjabi and meet quarterly with members of the Sikh community and Sikh organizations.

Yes· 3 of 12

Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+8
Specifically targets and reduces hate and discrimination against Sikh Americans, a significant Asian American group.
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+7
Protects the free exercise of religion by combating discrimination against the Sikh faith.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+5
Increases protections against hate and discrimination for adults in the community.