Sikh Anti-Discrimination Bill Gains Bipartisan Support

“No religious community should ever feel afraid to worship in America. Sikh Americans have faced increased discrimination and hate crimes, and it’s necessary for the Department of Justice to elevate its attention to this issue. I’m proud to represent a large Sikh community in San Jose, and I will do everything in my power to ensure the federal government combats anti-Sikh discrimination.”

“The bipartisan Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act will turn those conversations into action — strengthening how our federal government defines, tracks, and prevents anti-Sikh hate crimes so that every American can practice their faith freely and safely.”

“For decades following the 1984 Sikh Genocide, Sikh Americans have faced heightened discrimination and hate crimes, and it’s past time for the Department of Justice to take meaningful action to address this violence and transnational repression. I’m honored to represent the Central Valley’s vibrant Sikh community in Congress, and I remain committed to raising awareness and advancing efforts to protect their rights and safety.”

“Establishing a DOJ task force to define, track, and prevent anti-Sikh discrimination is a practical and necessary step toward accountability and public safety. Deep appreciation to Bhupindar Singh and Boota Singh Kharoudh, Sikh American leaders on the East Coast, for their initiative and leadership. Most of all, we are grateful to be Americans—free to practice our faith openly, raise our families in peace and prosperity, and live under equal justice and the rule of law.”

“By creating a task force on hate crimes and other discrimination against our community, this bill takes an important step toward both prevention and accountability.”