HR 7100 · 119th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2026-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7100 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7100 To direct the Attorney General to establish a task force on anti-Sikh hate and discrimination. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2026 Mr. Gottheimer (for himself and Mr. Valadao) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To direct the Attorney General to establish a task force on anti-Sikh hate and discrimination. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TASK FORCE ON ANTI-SIKH HATE AND DISCRIMINATION. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Sikhi is a monotheistic, pragmatic, independent and sovereign world religion that was founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century in the Punjab region. (2) Sikhs are commo…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans