ETHNIC GROUPS see also Minorities

Articles and editorials

Affordable Care Act Adds 16.4 Million to Health Insurance Rolls, S1560 [17MR]

Bills and resolutions

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 185), S3238 [21MY] (see H. Res. 283), H3561 [21MY]

ATF: prohibit from requiring disclosure of race or ethnicity in the transfer of a firearm (see S. 1385), S3060 [19MY] (see H.R. 1739), H2152 [13AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: observe anniversary of genocide at Srebrenica, support territorial integrity and civil rights, commend efforts to account for the missing, and hold those responsible for such crimes accountable (see S. Res. 211), S4602 [24JN] (see H. Res. 310), H4343 [12JN]

Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 284), H3561 [21MY]

Children’s Bill of Rights: establish (see H. Res. 476), H6974 [9OC]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1787), H2209 [14AP]

Colleges and universities: require institutions of higher education to report annually on the use of race, color, or national origin in the admissions process (see H.R. 2720), H4135 [10JN]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture: establish (see H.R. 4308), H10710 [18DE]

Dalits: condemn practice of untouchability and discrimination in South Asia and Asian diaspora, call for an end to such practice, and put pressure on nations still practicing Dalit untouchability (see H. Res. 158), H1769 [18MR]

Dept. of Education: provide grants for education programs on history of treatment of Italian Americans during World War II (see H.R. 4146), H8859 [1DE]

——— require State report cards to reflect the same race groups as the decennial census of population (see S. 389), S832 [5FE]

——— require that annual State report cards reflect the same race groups as the decennial census of population (see H.R. 717), H810 [4FE]

Dept. of HHS: prevent and treat diabetes, promote and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities, relative to diabetes, within racial and ethnic minority groups (see H.R. 2651), H3913 [4JN]

——— provide grants to health agencies and community and faith-based organizations for HIV/AIDS education, outreach, research and testing activities in minority communities (see H.R. 3396), H5767 [29JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 51), H37 [6JA]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 391), H405 [14JA]

——— report on diversity recruitment, employment, retention, and promotion (see H.R. 3836), H7253 [27OC]

Diversity: designate a national day of celebration for the diversity of the U.S. (see H. Res. 204), H2269 [15AP]

Dominican Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 66), H667 [30JA]

Economy: acknowledge existence of, racial and ethnic components of, and public policy choices caused a wealth gap, and that addressing the wealth gap must be done through legislative changes (see H. Res. 159), H1769 [18MR]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see S. Res. 283), S7272 [8OC] (see H. Res. 471), H6936 [8OC]

Foreign policy: establish a global affairs strategy and provide assistance for people of African descent (see H.R. 1039), H1113 [24FE]

Hinduism: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali (see S. Res. 113), S1891 [25MR] (see H. Res. 32), H406 [14JA]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 254), S6651 [15SE] (see H. Res. 426), H6137 [17SE]

Human rights: express that those who commit or support targeted atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities are committing ‘‘war crimes’’, ‘‘crimes against humanity’’, and ‘‘genocide’’ (see H. Con. Res. 75), H5865 [9SE]

Immigrant Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 216), S4649 [25JN] (see H. Res. 325), H4491 [17JN]

India: recognize independence anniversary and contributions of Americans of Indian descent and call for continued strengthening of relations and advancing the strategic partnership with the U.S. (see H. Res. 395), H5769 [29JY]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 5), S1075 [24FE] (see H. Res. 120), H1114 [24FE]

Iran: observe Nowruz, the Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 156), H1769 [18MR]

Iraq: condemn campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people and reaffirm friendship with the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 403), H5770 [29JY]

Italian Americans: apologize for treatment during World War II (see H.R. 4147), H8859 [1DE]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 174), S2730 [7MY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1169), S2568 [30AP] (see H.R. 2728), H4241 [11JN]

Kosovo Liberation Army (terrorist organization): remove from treatment as a terrorist organization (see H.R. 2203), H2791 [1MY]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1056), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 1933), H2415 [22AP]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (see H.R. 2381), H3252 [15MY]

Lunar New Year: observance (see S. Res. 80), S984 [12FE] (see H. Res. 115), H1069 [13FE]

Minorities: strike outdated and disrespectful terms for minority groups from the U.S. Code, and replace them with culturally appropriate terms (see H.R. 4238), H9306 [11DE]

National African Immigrant Heritage Month: establish (see H. Res. 371), H5403 [22JY]

National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 275), H3388 [19MY]

National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see S. Con. Res. 23), S7219 [7OC]

Native Americans: enhance and integrate Native American tourism, empower communities, increase coordination and collaboration between Federal tourism assets, and expand heritage and cultural tourism opportunities (see S. 1579), S4202 [16JN] (see H.R. 3477), H5941 [10SE]

——— reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see S. 1163), S2568 [30AP] (see H.R. 2174), H2769 [30AP]

No Name-Calling Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 8), H480 [21JA]

Railroads: issue commemorative postage stamp in honor of Chinese railroad workers from 1865 to 1869 (see H. Res. 94), H855 [5FE]

Refugees: condemn persecution and threats to ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq and Syria, call for protection and assistance for such persons, and document and respond to human rights abuses (see H. Res. 440), H6227 [24SE]

——— express that Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) is committing genocide against ethnic and religious minorities and increase and prioritize U.S. admission of refugees facing genocide (see H. Res. 435), H6227 [24SE]

Sikhism: honor celebration of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 192), H2153 [13AP]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture (see H.R. 4307), H10710 [18DE]

South Sudan: encourage warring parties to resolve their conflict peacefully (see H.R. 2989), H4955 [8JY]

Trademarks: cancel existing and prohibit future trademarks using the word ‘‘redskin’’ in reference to Native Americans (see H.R. 684), H755 [3FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: provide assistance to individuals affected by exposure to Agent Orange (see H.R. 2114), H2653 [29AP]

Women: recognize significance of women in education (see H. Res. 176), H2111 [26MR]

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. 118), H1070 [13FE]

Letters

Call for an end to the persecution of the Rohingya people in Burma and respect of internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups: Representatives McGovern and Pitts, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, E575 [23AP]

Characterization of Donald Trump’s remarks relative to immigration and appropriateness of hosting Saturday Night Live (television show): Representative Gutierrez, H7035 [21OC]

Dept. of HHS outreach to minority-serving institutions and rural colleges to ensure that health professionals from under-represented populations are aware of research opportunities: Michael L. Lomax, United Negro College Fund, Inc., H5079 [10JY]

Lists

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E843 [4JN]

Press releases

Parliamentarians Call on ASEAN Leaders To Address the Rohingya Crisis and the Escalating Risk of Atrocity Crimes in Myanmar: ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (organization), E576 [23AP]

Remarks in House

African Americans: impact of high levels of incarceration and homicide rates of young African-American males on families and communities, H4364–H4370 [15JN]

——— societal impact of poverty and discrimination, H688 [2FE], H1515 [2MR], H2664, H2665, H2666, H2667 [30AP]

Armed Forces: expedite award of Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers, H1577 [4MR], E306 [4MR]

——— tribute to 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers, E363 [18MR]

Asian Americans: tribute, E225 [20FE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H2967 [14MY], H3402 [20MY], E656 [5MY], E665 [8MY], E718 [15MY]

ATF: prohibit from requiring disclosure of race or ethnicity in the transfer of a firearm, H3739 [2JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: observe anniversary of genocide at Srebrenica, support territorial integrity and civil rights, commend efforts to account for the missing, and hold those responsible for such crimes accountable (H. Res. 310), H4904–H4908 [8JY]

Burma: call for an end to the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect of internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups, E575 [23AP]

Business and industry: tribute to cable industry’s commitment to diversity, E1465 [9OC]

Caribbean American Heritage Month: observance, E818 [2JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1787), E482 [14AP]

Dept. of Education: provide for additional disaggregation of data for local education agencies with larger populations of Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander students, E1745 [9DE]

Dept. of HHS: conduct outreach to minority-serving institutions and rural colleges to ensure that health professionals from under-represented populations are aware of biomedical research opportunities, H5078–H5080 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention funding, H3729 [2JN]

——— prohibit funding to law enforcement agencies that engage in discriminatory profiling based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin, H3738 [2JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding to stop, investigate, detain, or arrest people on highways based on physical appearance, H3883 [4JN]

Domestic policy: address systemic inequalities for African Americans, H8228–H8232 [16NO]

——— address systemic inequalities that contribute to social and economic disparities for African Americans, E951 [23JN]

Dominican Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 66), E161 [4FE]

Economy: acknowledge existence of, racial and ethnic components of, and public policy choices caused a wealth gap, and that addressing the wealth gap must be done through legislative changes, H3634–H3640 [1JN]

——— acknowledge existence of, racial and ethnic components of, and public policy choices caused a wealth gap, and that addressing the wealth gap must be done through legislative changes (H. Res. 159), H1750 [18MR]

Federal agencies and departments: require an evaluation of each alternative in an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment to identify potential effects on low-income communities and communities of color, H6237, H6238 [25SE]

Foreign policy: establish a global affairs strategy and provide assistance for people of African descent (H.R. 1039), E234 [24FE]

Greater Miami, FL, Jewish Federation: tribute to Kristallnacht Event, H7398 [3NO]

Hinduism: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali (H. Res. 32), E68 [14JA]

——— observance of the holiday of Diwali, H7400 [3NO]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, H6847 [7OC], H6902 [8OC], H6967 [9OC], H7012, H7013 [20OC], E1286 [16SE], E1315 [17SE]

——— observance (H. Res. 426), H6257 [25SE], H6799 [6OC]

Houston, TX: anniversary of Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce, E948 [23JN]

——— tribute to World War II 70th Anniversary and Celebration of Diversity and World Peace Event, E1819 [17DE]

Human rights: express that those who commit or support targeted atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities are committing ‘‘war crimes’’, ‘‘crimes against humanity’’, and ‘‘genocide’’ (H. Con. Res. 7, H9678 [17DE]

Immigrant Heritage Month: observance, E885 [11JN]

——— observance (H. Res. 325), H4606 [24JN]

Iraq: anniversary of chemical weapons attack on Halabja, Kurdistan, H1669 [17MR], E361 [18MR]

——— condition assistance on political inclusion of ethnic and sectarian minorities, H3175 [14MY]

Jersey City, NJ: tribute, H1177 [26FE]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, E664 [8MY], E726 [15MY]

KA Voice (organization): tribute, E441 [26MR]

Korean American Day: observance, E56 [13JA]

Korean Coalition for Political Participation: tribute, E1845 [18DE]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 1933), H2666 [30AP], H7383 [2NO], E557 [22AP]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (H.R. 2381), E723 [15MY]

——— require academy enrollees to attend training on sensitivity, including training on ethnic and racial bias, cultural diversity, and police interaction with the disabled, mentally ill, and new immigrants, H3730 [2JN]

Little Falls, NJ: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, E164 [4FE]

Lunar New Year: observance, E225 [20FE]

Merrillville, IN: tribute to Croatian Fraternal Union Croatian Sons Lodge No. 170 Golden Member Banquet, E1481 [20OC]

Minorities: homicide rate of young African-American males, H2139 [13AP]

——— improve economic condition of minorities, H2663 [30AP], H3634–H3640 [1JN], E169, E170 [5FE]

——— improve health of minority individuals, H2132–H2139 [13AP], E951 [23JN], E1077 [16JY]

——— strike outdated and disrespectful terms for minority groups from the U.S. Code, and replace them with culturally appropriate terms, H8963 [2DE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, H1175 [26FE], E264, E265, E275 [27FE], E282 [2MR], E323 [13MR]

——— anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E263 [27FE]

Napa, CA: anniversary of Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center, E579 [23AP]

National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 275), E751 [19MY]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E843 [4JN]

National Latino Behavioral Health Association: tribute to scholarship recipients, E1339 [24SE]

NIH: include data on underrepresented groups, such as women and minorities, in report on efforts to attract, retain, and develop emerging scientists, H5074 [10JY]

Organization of Chinese Americans: anniversary of Asian Pacific America Advocates, Sacramento, CA, chapter, E704 [14MY]

Polish Heritage Day: observance, E1247 [10SE]

Portugal: observance of Dia de Portugal, H4016 [10JN], E869 [10JN]

Portuguese Americans: tribute to New Bedford Whaling Museum and William M. Wood Foundation collaboration to celebrate history of Cape Verdean and Azorean culture in Southeastern Massachusetts, E1334 [22SE]

Roanoke, VA: anniversary of Local Colors Festival, E693 [13MY]

Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month: observance, H8253 [17NO]

Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin relative to university consideration of racial and ethnic diversity in admission policy, E1752 [9DE]

Trademarks: cancel existing and prohibit future trademarks using the word ‘‘redskin’’ in reference to Native Americans (H.R. 684), H8262 [17NO]

Trump, Donald: characterization of remarks relative to immigration and appropriateness of hosting Saturday Night Live (television show), H7035 [21OC], H7747 [5NO]

Ukraine: prohibit funding to provide arms, training, or other assistance to the Azov Battalion, H4123 [10JN]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H5452 [23JY]

Waterbury, CT: anniversary of Albanian American Community Center, E1654 [19NO]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Portuguese-American Community Center, E1546 [27OC]

Remarks in Senate

Akron, OH: anniversary of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, S4196 [16JN]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, S2682 [6MY]

——— observance (S. Res. 185), S3251 [21MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: recognize anniversary of genocide at Srebrenica and support European Union accession aspirations, S4998–S5000 [13JY]

Denver, CO: anniversary of Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, S5003 [13JY]

Dept. of Education: provide for additional disaggregation of data for local education agencies with larger populations of Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander students, S4809, S4826, S4830 [8JY]

Dominican Republic: condemn discrimination of Haitian migrants and Dominicans of Haitian descent, S6287 [4AU]

Filipino American History Month: observance (S. Res. 283), S7476 [22OC]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S6616 [15SE]

——— observance (S. Res. 254), S6660 [15SE], S6802 [17SE], S6999 [29SE], S7263 [8OC]

Immigrant Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 216), S4655 [25JN]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 1169), S2578 [30AP]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, S1297 [4MR]

——— prohibit racial profiling (S. 1056), S2662 [6MY], S4593 [24JN], S8655 [15DE]

Lunar New Year: observance, S853 [9FE]

——— observance (S. Res. 80), S1011 [12FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, S2395 [23AP]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, S1197 [27FE]

Patent and Trademark Office: cancellation of Washington Redskins (football team) trademarks using the word ‘‘redskin’’ in reference to Native Americans, S4903 [9JY]

South Sudan: call for an end to politically-motivated violence and condemn ethnic cleansing, S4946 [9JY]

Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin relative to university consideration of racial and ethnic diversity in admission policy, S8564 [10DE]

Washington Redskins (football team): call for name change, S2768 [12MY]

Reports filed

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Reauthorization and Improvement: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1169) (S. Rept. 114–181), S8684 [15DE]

Observe Srebrenica Genocide Anniversary, Support Territorial Integrity and Civil Rights, Account for Missing, and Hold Those Responsible Accountable in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 211), S4646 [25JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 310, observe Srebrenica genocide anniversary, support territorial integrity and civil rights, commend efforts to account for the missing, and hold those responsible for such crimes accountable in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H4904 [8JY]

S. Con. Res. 5, support goals and ideals of International Decade for People of African Descent, S1079 [24FE]

S. Con. Res. 23, support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment of National Museum of the American People, S7222 [7OC]

S. Res. 80, Lunar New Year, S1009 [12FE]

S. Res. 113, issue commemorative postage stamp honoring the Hindu holiday of Diwali, S1894 [25MR]

S. Res. 174, Jewish American Heritage Month, S2732 [7MY]

S. Res. 185, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3246 [21MY]

S. Res. 211, observe Srebrenica genocide anniversary, support territorial integrity and civil rights, commend efforts to account for the missing, and hold those responsible for such crimes accountable in Bosnia and Herzegovina, S4606 [24JN]

S. Res. 216, Immigrant Heritage Month, S4654 [25JN]

S. Res. 254, Hispanic Heritage Month, S6657 [15SE]

S. Res. 283, Filipino American History Month, S7277 [8OC]