ETHNIC GROUPS
Amendments
Discrimination: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S6350, S6353 [6OC]
Articles and editorials
Xinjiang Procedure, H8299-H8302 [8DE]
Bills and resolutions
Afghanistan: support local and provincial elections and replace centralized government with a Federal system ensuring full participation of all ethnic communities and oppose Taliban inclusion (see H. Res. 423), H6624 [5OC]
Armed Forces: tribute to Latino members and veterans (see H. Res. 404), H6271 [20SE]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 200), S3428 [26MY] (see H. Res. 243), H2999 [3MY]
Burma: investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2387 [12AP] (see S. Res. 139), S2348 [8AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: increase number and diversity of statues honoring State residents on display in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 1289), H2213 [31MR]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 289), H3869 (see H. Res. 289), H3910 [1JN]
Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 788), S2387 [12AP] (see H.R. 1493), H2603 [12AP]
Crime: provide penalties for displaying nooses in public with intent to harass or intimidate a person because of that person's race, color, religion, or national origin (see H.R. 221), H134 [7JA]
Dept. of Defense: review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see S. 1727), S6665 [18OC] (see H.R. 1457), H2569 [8AP]
Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the information and skills needed to reduce teenage pregnancies (see S. 1437), S5017 [28JY] (see H.R. 2678), H5732 [28JY]
———implement demonstration projects at federally qualified community health centers to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being through parenting practices and skills (see S. 54), S123 [25JA]
———provide for health data regarding Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (see S. 71), S124 [25JA] (see H.R. 2486), H4850 [11JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish pilot program to identify and eliminate unjustified racial and ethnic disparities in the administration of justice (see H.R. 1771), H3108 [5MY]
———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (see H.R. 1913), H3301 [13MY]
Discrimination: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see S. Res. 201), S3428 [26MY] (see H. Res. 282), H3756 [26MY]
———take steps to counter the growth in anti-Muslim sentiments, targeted rhetorical attacks, and violence against the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian American communities (see H. Res. 283), H3756 [26MY]
Diseases: reduce disparities and improve access to diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for underserved populations and men with a family history of prostate cancer (see S. 1190), S3773 [14JN] (see H.R. 2159), H4185 [14JN]
Dominican Americans: recognize contributions to the U.S. and support establishment of a national month of recognition (see H. Res. 428), H6672 [6OC]
English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 8), H136 [7JA]
Filipino American History Month: designate (see S. Res. 287), S6185 [5OC]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see S. Res. 291), S6461 [12OC] (see H. Res. 439), H6977 [14OC]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 267), S5624 [14SE]
Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 301), S6872 [20OC] (see H. Res. 367), H5398 [22JY]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1670), S6330 [6OC] (see H.R. 3618), H8318 [8DE]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 2954), H6231 [15SE]
———support minority health awareness to bring attention to health disparities faced by minority populations (see S. Res. 187), S3052 [17MY]
National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 265), H3219 [11MY]
National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see H. Con. Res. 63), H4748 [7JY]
National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 238), H2933 [2MY]
Smithsonian Institution: establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum (see S. 1868), S7451 [15NO] (see H.R. 3459), H7828 [17NO]
Transportation: prevent and remedy discrimination relating to federally funded transportation projects (see H.R. 2019), H3754 [26MY]
Vietnamese Conflict: provide assistance to individuals in Vietnam affected by Agent Orange, enhance medical care for descendants of veterans, and provide health assessments and assistance to Vietnamese Americans (see H.R. 2634), H5488 [25JY]
World War II: recognize National Day of Remembrance to observe anniversary of Executive order restricting freedom of German and Italian Americans and ordering internment of Japanese Americans (see H. Res. 99), H1178 (see H. Res. 99), H1197 [17FE]
Letters
Allow grants to high quality charter schools that do not include every subgroup of students classified as disadvantaged: Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network, H6004 [8SE]
———Deborah A. Ziegler, Council for Exceptional Children, H6003 [8SE]
———James H. Wendorf, National Learning Center for Learning Disabilities, H6004 [8SE]
———Katy Beh Neas, Easter Seals Inc., H6004 [8SE]
———National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, H6003 [8SE]
End oppression and protect rights of all Burmese people: Zipporah Sein, Karen National Union (organization), E2187 [6DE]
End Racial Profiling Act: Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, S6481 [13OC]
Lists
Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1236 [6JY]
Organizations opposed to King of Iowa amendment to H.R. 2218, Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act, on allowing grants to charter schools that do not include every subgroup of students classified as disadvantaged, H6003 [8SE]
Remarks in House
Arizona: ninth circuit court ruling on enforcement of State immigration legislation, H2614 [13AP]
Armed Forces: tribute to Latino members and veterans, E1880 [14OC]
———tribute to Latino members and veterans (H. Res. 404), H6284 [21SE], H7222 [2NO]
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (organization): anniversary, E865 [11MY]
Asian American Hotel Owners Association: tribute, E1186 [23JN]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, E875 [12MY], E900 [13MY]
ASPIRA (organization): anniversary, E449 [10MR]
Azerbaijan: anniversary of Armenian genocide at Sumgait, E298 [18FE], E326, E331 [28FE], E387 [1MR], E411 [3MR]
Baltic American Freedom League: anniversary, E1459 [1AU]
Bejjani, Pierre: American Nationalities Movement (organization) honoree, E2294 [16DE]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: recognize victims of Omarska concentration camp, E843 [10MY], E919 [23MY], E1093 [14JN]
Bronx, NY: tribute to Bronx Dominican Parade and Festival, E1391 [22JY]
Burma: end oppression and protect rights of all people, E2187 [6DE]
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California, Inc.: anniversary, E150 [8FE]
Camden, NJ: tribute to Parada San Juan Bautista, E1465 [1AU]
Capitol Building and Grounds: increase number and diversity of statues honoring State residents on display in National Statuary Hall (H.R. 1289), H2049 [30MR]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance, E1015 [1JN]
———support goals and ideals, E1211 [24JN]
China: allegations of executions and harvesting of organs in Chinese prisons, H8299 [8DE]
Chinese American Film Festival: anniversary, E2291 [16DE]
Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1493), E700 [12AP]
Cleveland, OH: observance of Lithuanian Independence Day, E273 [18FE]
———tribute to Cleveland Syrian Cultural Garden, E919 [23MY]
———tribute to One World Day Celebration, E1523 [19AU]
Council on American-Islamic Relations: tribute to Cleveland, OH, chapter Sharing Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner, E1504 [5AU]
———tribute to Ohio chapter civil rights banquet, E540 [29MR]
Croatian Fraternal Union: anniversary of Croatian Sons Lodge 170, E1699 [23SE]
———anniversary of Zumberak Lodge 859, E1799 [6OC]
Cuban Americans: tribute, H1800 [15MR]
Dallas, TX: tribute to Dallas Hispanic Youth Institute, E1138 [21JN]
Dept. of Defense: review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, H3710 [26MY]
Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the information and skills needed to reduce teenage pregnancies (H.R. 2678), H5583 [27JY]
———provide for health data regarding Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (H.R. 2486), E1282 [11JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish pilot program to identify and eliminate unjustified racial and ethnic disparities in the administration of justice (H.R. 1771), H4190 [15JN]
———Federal lawsuit against South Carolina immigration enforcement legislation, H7168 [1NO]
———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (H.R. 1913), H4190 [15JN]
———prohibit funding for Federal lawsuit against Arizona immigration enforcement legislation, H1231, H1232 [18FE], E319 [18FE]
Discrimination: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 282), H3809 [1JN]
———take steps to counter the growth in anti-Muslim sentiments, targeted rhetorical attacks, and violence against the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian American communities (H. Res. 283), E971 [27MY]
Diseases: reduce disparities and improve access to diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for underserved populations and men with a family history of prostate cancer (H.R. 2159), E1082 [14JN]
East Chicago, IN: anniversary of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, E1585 [9SE]
Economic conditions, H2283-H2289 [4AP]
Economy: address issues relative to economic disparity, H5298 [21JY]
———address wealth gap among racial and ethnic minorities, H6082 [12SE], E1525 [19AU]
Filipino American History Month: observance, E1938, E1942, E1945 [26OC], E1954, E1958 [27OC]
Filipino Ladies Association of Guam (FLAG): anniversary, E1072 [13JN]
FRS: grant Consumer Financial Protection Bureau additional oversight of lending practices, H5338 [21JY]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, E1938 [26OC]
Hispanic Americans: oppose inflammatory rhetoric toward Latinos, E1076 [13JN]
Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility: anniversary, E778 [2MY]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, H6258 [20SE], H6282, H6283, H6330 [21SE], H6867 [13OC], H6960 [14OC], E1642 [15SE], E1673 [21SE], E1705, E1717 [23SE], E1876, E1880 [14OC]
Illyria (publication): anniversary, E975 [27MY]
Intelligence services: require Inspector General of the Intelligence Community to report on recruitment and retention of racial and ethnic minorities to professional intelligence positions, H3254 [12MY]
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3012 [4MY], E942 [24MY], E953 [25MY], E1010 [1JN]
Kowalski, Frank L., Jr.: Cleveland Society of Poles Foundation ``Good Joe'' Award recipient, E841 [10MY]
La Gran Parada Dominicana del Bronx, Inc.: tribute, E213 [11FE]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 3618), E2217 [8DE]
Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Japanese American National Museum, E83 [20JA]
Lowes Cos., Inc.: decision to pull advertising from The Learning Channel's ``All-American Muslim'' television program, H8732 [13DE]
Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Indian American Cultural Center of NWIHRC, E385 [1MR]
National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 265), E870 [11MY]
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1236 [6JY]
National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (H. Con. Res. 63), E1260 [7JY]
National Tartan Day: observance with unveiling of the Ellis Island, New York, NY, tartan, H2023 [29MR]
New York, NY: tribute to Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacke Islamic Cultural Week Celebration, E1400 [25JY]
———tribute to National Puerto Rican Day Parade, E1104 [15JN]
Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association: tribute, E1816 [11OC]
Nowruz: observance of Iranian New Year, E532 [17MR]
Panpaphian Association of America, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E38 [7JA]
Parma, OH: tribute to Ukrainian Village Parade and dedication of Ukrainian Village Park, E1700 [23SE]
Portugal: observance of Dia de Portugal, E1083 [14JN]
Rahim, Fahim: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E1554 [7SE]
Rahim, Naeem: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E1554 [7SE]
Schererville, IN: anniversary of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, E1584 [9SE]
Schools: allow grants to high quality charter schools that do not include every subgroup of students classified as disadvantaged, H6003-H6005 [8SE]
Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union: anniversary, E1671 [21SE]
Smithsonian Institution: establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum (H.R. 3459), E2060 [16NO], E2090 [17NO]
Spanish American Committee for a Better Community (organization): anniversary, E2106 [18NO]
St. Mary's Benevolent Society: anniversary, E1769 [5OC]
St. Patrick's Day: observance, H1896 [16MR], E519 [17MR]
Turlock, CA: anniversary of Assyrian American Civic Club of Turlock, E1897 [21OC]
Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland, Inc.: observance of Vietnamese New Year, E182 [9FE]
Vietnamese Conflict: provide assistance to individuals in Vietnam affected by Agent Orange, enhance medical care for descendants of veterans, and provide health assessments and assistance to Vietnamese Americans (H.R. 2634), E1403 [25JY]
Wheeling, IL: Korean Cultural Center of Chicago grand opening, H4022 [3JN]
World War II: recognize anniversary of Executive order authorizing internment of Japanese-American communities and increase awareness of events surrounding such internment, H949 [16FE]
Remarks in Senate
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, S2575 [2MY]
Burma: tribute to efforts to support Allied forces during World War II, S6453 [12OC]
Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 788), S2389 [12AP]
Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the information and skills needed to reduce teenage pregnancies (S. 1437), S5019 [28JY]
Discrimination: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S3453 [26MY], S6352, S6353 [6OC]
Europe: condemn persecution of Roma, S788 [16FE]
Filipino American History Month: designate (S. Res. 287), S6275 [5OC]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (S. Res. 291), S6889 [20OC]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S5638 [15SE], S5722 [19SE], S5832 [21SE], S5989 [26SE]
———observance (S. Res. 267), S5631, S5632 [14SE]
Hungary: democratic impact of recent government reform initiatives, S4328 [5JY]
Iraq: territorial conflict in the Kurdistan region, S7792 [18NO]
Irish-American Heritage Month: observance, S1818 [17MR]
Kyrgyzstan: call for investigation and prevention of violence, support humanitarian relief efforts, and strengthen democratic institutions and respect for human rights, S4149 [28JN]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (S. 1670), S6339 [6OC], S6481, S6482 [13OC]
Minorities: support minority health awareness to bring attention to health disparities faced by minority populations (S. Res. 187), S3061 [17MY]
Slovak Republic: condemn practice of forced sterilization of Romani women, S7361 [10NO]
University of Kansas: anniversary of Center of Latin American Studies, S7826 [18NO]
Statements
Hispanic Heritage Month: Gustavo Garagorry, H6960 [14OC]
———Nelis Rojas Morales, H6960 [14OC]
Texts of
S. 788, Fair Pay Act, S2390 [12AP]
S. Con. Res. 12, investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes in Burma, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers, S2400 [12AP]
S. Res. 139, investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes in Burma, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers, S2361 [8AP]
S. Res. 187, support minority health awareness to bring attention to health disparities faced by minority populations, S3060, S3061 [17MY]
S. Res. 200, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3451 [26MY]
S. Res. 201, express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, S3451-S3453 [26MY], S6353 [6OC]
S. Res. 267, Hispanic Heritage Month, S5629, S5632 [14SE]
S. Res. 287, Filipino American History Month, S6226, S6275 [5OC]
S. Res. 291, recognize the holiday of Diwali, S6469 [12OC], S6889 [20OC]
S. Res. 301, Italian and Italian American Heritage Month, S6879 [20OC]