Bill · H.Res. 1116· House(119-HRES-1116)
Commemorating the 5-year remembrance of the March 16, 2021, shootings in the Atlanta, Georgia, region and denouncing continuing anti-Asian hate, including the resurgence of xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
- Introduced
- 3/16/2026
- Last activity
- 3/16/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Grace Meng
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the five-year anniversary of the March 16, 2021, shootings in the Atlanta, Georgia, region. It condemns the violence and the racism and sexism that targeted Asian-owned businesses. The resolution denounces ongoing anti-Asian hate, including xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric. It seeks to honor the victims and their families while addressing the need for better mental health and support services. Additionally, it calls for improved hate crime reporting and the expansion of specific Department of Justice programs. Finally, it reaffirms the federal government's commitment to protecting the civil and human rights of all people.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution focuses on combating anti-Asian hate, improving hate crime reporting, and honoring the memory of Asian American victims.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill denounces anti-Asian hate and calls for programs to combat hate crimes targeting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution addresses specific threats of violence and misogyny directed at Asian-American women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Condemnation of Violence and Hate: The resolution condemns the heinous acts of gun violence and the racism and sexism used to target Asian-owned businesses (Section 1).
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Honoring Victims: It provides honor to the memory of the victims and offers condolences to their families and communities (Section 2).
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Improved Reporting and Prevention: The resolution calls for addressing anti-Asian hate at all levels of government and improving the infrastructure for reporting hate crimes (Section 3).
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Program Expansion: It calls for the restoration and expansion of various programs, including the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance Programs and the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act programs, to combat hate crimes (Section 4).
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Education and Online Safety: The resolution encourages efforts to combat online hate and disinformation, while promoting education regarding Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and anti-bias practices in educational institutions (Section 5).
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Protection of Rights: It reaffirms a commitment to ensure that all people in the United States can live free from fear and violence while enjoying protected civil and human rights (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Asian Americans+7Good For Women+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Immigrants+4Good For Native Americans+3Good For Students+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Gender Equality+4Improves Policing Reform+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 3/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/16/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Lucy McBathDemocrat · Georgia
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia