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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1116

Commemoration of Atlanta Spa Shootings and Anti-Asian Hate Denouncement

Commemorating the 5-year remembrance of the March 16, 2021, shootings in the Atlanta, Georgia, region and denouncing continuing anti-Asian hate, including the resurgence of xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric.

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Key Points

  • This resolution marks the five-year anniversary of the 2021 shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, where eight people were killed at Asian-owned spas. It honors the victims by name and offers support to the families and communities still dealing with the trauma of that day.
  • The measure officially speaks out against the rise in hate crimes and harmful language directed at Asian Americans. It notes that hate crimes against Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have stayed at high levels since the pandemic began.
  • It calls for the government to expand programs that prevent hate crimes and improve how they are reported to the police. It also encourages schools to teach more about Asian American history and suggests new ways to fight against online hate and misinformation.

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Mar 16, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Mar 16, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Commemorating the 5-year remembrance of the March 16, 2021, shootings in the Atlanta, Georgia, region and denouncing continuing anti-Asian hate, including the resurgence of xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric.

Bill NumberHRES 1116
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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