Condemning racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, reaffirming that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the United States, and calling on all elected officials to refrain from language that promotes racial or ethnic division.

119th Congress Introduced by Ami Bera and 12 co-sponsors

Condemns racist rhetoric toward Indian and Chinese Americans, affirms immigrants’ contributions, and urges officials to avoid language that promotes division.

Submitted in House

Overview

H.Res. 1322 is a House of Representatives resolution condemning racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, reaffirming the importance of immigrants from all backgrounds to the United States, and urging all elected officials to refrain from language that promotes racial or ethnic division. It was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 22, 2026, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

Main purpose and intent

Condemn racist and demeaning rhetoric aimed at Indian Americans and Chinese Americans.

Affirm that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the United States, its economy, security, culture, and prosperity.

Call on all elected officials, including the President, to refrain from language that promotes racial or ethnic division or stereotypes.

Affirm that attacks based on national origin or ethnicity are un-American.

Condemn all forms of hate against communities across the United States, including Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

Key provisions and changes

Official condemnation of racist language directed at Indian and Chinese origin individuals, including language used by a high-level official (the President) as described in the resolved clauses.

Explicit affirmation of the economic and social contributions of Indian Americans and Chinese Americans (e.g., GDP contributions, job creation, business ownership).

Recognition of the rise in anti-Asian sentiment and online hate, including specific data points about online slurs and hate messages, and the link to misinformation and xenophobic rhetoric.

A call for accountability and behavioral standards from elected officials, including the President, to avoid rhetoric that divides or stereotypes by national origin or ethnicity.

Broad condemnation of hate acts and rhetoric against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

Who or what would be affected

Elected officials at all levels, particularly the President, through a formal admonition to refrain from divisive rhetoric.

Indian Americans and Chinese Americans, along with broader Asian American communities, by recognizing their contributions and reaffirming protections against hate speech and harassment.

The general public, as the resolution emphasizes American values of equality, pluralism, and opportunity and frames hate rhetoric as incompatible with those values.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction date: May 22, 2026.

Referral: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Status: A resolution, not a bill, intended to express the Sense of the House and set expectations for official conduct and public discourse rather than to establish new law or funding.

No specified legislative or fiscal measures; focuses on condemnation, affirmation of contributions, and a call to refrain from divisive language.

Notable details and context

Cites specific incidents and rhetoric, including references to posts on Truth Social and online hate trends, to illustrate the need for the resolution.

Includes a bipartisan list of sponsors and co-sponsors, signaling cross-party interest in condemning hate speech and supporting immigrant communities.

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