The bill would establish a new special envoy position to record all forms of violence, discrimination and incitement against Muslims, amid a 'staggering rise of anti-Muslim violence and discrimination around the world'
Sponsored by Democrat Ilhan Omar, the bill passed with a 219-212 party-line vote. It now needs to pass the Senate before it can be signed into law by President Joe Biden.
The office would record violence against Muslims, vandalism of mosques, cemeteries and schools worldwide and other forms of discrimination, harassment and incitement. Opponents of the bill say it does not define ‘Islamophobia’, and are concerned it could be used to shut down legitimate criticism. During a House floor debate last month, Republican Rep.
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