Create a special envoy position at the State Department to monitor and address global discrimination against Muslims.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Combating International Islamophobia Act?
The Combating International Islamophobia Act, known as H.R. 959, has remained in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs since February 3, 2025. The committee members must act to advance the bill, but the binding constraint is that most legislation never receives a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way that most bills end their lifecycle in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Combating International Islamophobia Act (H.R. 959 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3985 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3985 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ilhan Omar (D-MN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.