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This resolution seeks to demonstrate that the House of Representatives opposes anti-Muslim violence, bigotry, and rhetoric. The House expresses its condolences to the victims of anti-Muslim hate crimes and its opposition to the increase in crimes against mosques, Muslims, and those perceived to be Muslim.

It also recognizes the contributions of Muslims to American society, calls for their civil rights and liberties to be protected as all citizens should be, and urges local and federal law enforcement to work to prevent and prosecute hate crimes.

As a simple resolution, if this legislation were to pass the House it wouldn’t have the force of law and wouldn’t advance to the Senate.

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