Messaging Guidance on Rhetoric and Anti-Asian Hate
On July 16, 2021, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) issued a Messaging Guidance on Rhetoric and Anti-Asian Hate to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The letter states that
2021/07/16 CAPAC: Messaging Guidance on Rhetoric and Anti-Asian Hate
Washington Post: Amid U.S.-China tensions, Democratic lawmakers warn colleagues over ‘xenophobic rhetoric’
- "Time and time again history has taught us the horrific impact xenophobic rhetoric can have on Asian Americans. This is reason enough to end the use of rhetoric that stokes hatred. But it is notable that this type of rhetoric isn’t only dangerous to Asian Americans, it’s harmful to the United States’ long-term interests. Our country faces global security challenges such as climate change, supply chain disruption, and nuclear proliferation that require collaborative bi-lateral and multi-lateral solutions. Our leaders’ use of xenophobic rhetoric undermines our ability to work with other countries to pursue those solutions."
2021/07/16 CAPAC: Messaging Guidance on Rhetoric and Anti-Asian Hate
Washington Post: Amid U.S.-China tensions, Democratic lawmakers warn colleagues over ‘xenophobic rhetoric’
Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act
2020/10/06 Queens Daily Eagle: Meng introduces bill to ensure students learn about Asian American history
2020/10/05 Rep. Grace Meng: Meng Introduced Legislation to Promote The Teaching of Asian Pacific American History in Schools
2020/10/05 Rep. Grace Meng: Meng Introduced Legislation to Promote The Teaching of Asian Pacific American History in Schools
H. Res. 908 - Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19
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On September 17, 2020, the House of Representatives passed H.Res. 908, a resolution condemning all forms of anti-Asian bigotry as related to COVID-19. The resolution, introduced by CAPAC First Vice Chair Rep. Grace Meng, is a response to the over 2,600 reported anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents in recent months which have been driven by misperceptions about the coronavirus and how it spreads.
The resolution reads as follows: (1) calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce any and all anti-Asian sentiment in any form; (2) recognizes that the health and safety of all Americans, no matter their background, must be of utmost priority; (3) condemns all manifestations of expressions of racism, xenophobia, discrimination, anti-Asian sentiment, scapegoating, and ethnic or religious intolerance; (4) calls on Federal law enforcement officials, working with State and local officials--
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Additonal Links and References
2020/09/17 CAPAC: CAPAC Member Statements on House Vote to Condemn Anti-Asian Bigotry
The Hill: House passes resolution condemning anti-Asian discrimination relating to coronavirus
NBC News: House passes resolution to denounce Covid-19 racism toward Asian Americans
USA Today: House passes measure condemning anti-Asian discrimination amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The Hill: House passes resolution condemning anti-Asian discrimination relating to coronavirus
NBC News: House passes resolution to denounce Covid-19 racism toward Asian Americans
USA Today: House passes measure condemning anti-Asian discrimination amid the COVID-19 pandemic
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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff
As part of his opening remarks during the House Intelligence Committee hearing on "China's Digital Authoritarianism: Surveillance, Influence, and Political Control" on May 16, 2019, Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) stated:
I would like to end on a serious note about the importance of ensuring that we confront the issue ahead in the most objective way, and consistent with our Nation’s principles and values. While competition with China is inevitable, conflict is not and we must strive to avoid making it so. We must also guard against betraying our values at home even as we champion them abroad. There must be no place for racial profiling or ethnic targeting in meeting to rise of China. In America, one of our enduring strengths is welcoming and celebrating diversity. Chinese Americans have made countless contributions to our society. Chinese Americans are Grammy-winning producers, Olympic medalists, cutting-edge scientists, successful entrepreneurs, academics, acclaimed artists, and some of our most successful intelligence officers and national security professionals. We would all be wise to view Chinese Americans as one source of our great strength and not with pernicious suspicion. Additional Links
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