Bill · H.Res. 1322· House(119-HRES-1322)

Condemning racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, reaffirming that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the United States, and calling on all elected officials to refrain from language that promotes racial or ethnic division.

Age: 53 years

Illinois

Introduced: 5/22/2026
Last activity: 5/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Raja Krishnamoorthi
Cosponsors: - 13 - 0

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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 condemns racist rhetoric specifically targeting Indian and Chinese Americans. It reaffirms that immigrants from all backgrounds are essential to the United States. The text addresses an alarming rise in anti-Asian hate and anti-South Asian rhetoric following the 2024 Presidential election. It specifically highlights derogatory posts shared by the President regarding immigrants from India and China. Finally, the resolution calls on all elected officials to stop using language that promotes ethnic or racial division.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+6
The resolution specifically condemns the rise in anti-Asian hate and specific derogatory rhetoric directed at Indian and Chinese Americans.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The resolution explicitly affirms that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the nation's fabric.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution condemns racist rhetoric and harmful stereotypes targeting Indian, Chinese, and other Asian American communities.