[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 191 Introduced in House (IH)]







105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 191

 Condemning all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans 
in the United States, and supporting political and civic participation 
             by these persons throughout the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 8, 1997

   Ms. Eshoo (for herself, Mrs. Mink of Hawaii, Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. 
    Faleomavaega, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. Matsui, and Mr. Underwood) 
 submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Condemning all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans 
in the United States, and supporting political and civic participation 
             by these persons throughout the United States.

Whereas Congress is investigating possible campaign fundraising violations 
        during 1996 campaigns, which may involve illegal and improper 
        contributions from Asian nations;
Whereas the current media attention regarding this investigation may result in 
        the widespread denigration of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans;
Whereas Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have suffered unfounded and 
        demagogic accusations of disloyalty throughout United States history;
Whereas Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have been victimized by 
        discriminatory laws and actions, including the internment of patriotic 
        and loyal Japanese Americans during the Second World War, the Chinese 
        Exclusion Act, the Alien Land Law, the repatriation of Filipino 
        immigrants, and the prohibition of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans 
        from owning property, voting, testifying in court, or attending school 
        with other people in the United States;
Whereas a 1992 report of the United States Commission on Civil Rights concluded 
        that Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are still frequently victims 
        of racially-motivated bigotry and violence, and face widespread 
        prejudice, discrimination, and barriers to equal opportunity; and
Whereas recent months have seen repeated incidents of violence, harassment, and 
        threats against Asian and Pacific Islander American political candidates 
        and organizations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress condemns all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander 
Americans and publicly supports the participation of Asian and Pacific 
Islander Americans in the political, public, and civic affairs of the 
United States.
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