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Civil Rights
CAPAC Civil Rights Taskforce
Chair Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03)
1201 Longworth
(202) 225-8351
bobbyscott.house.gov
Oppose Racial and Religious Discrimination
- Support legislation, such as the End Racial Profiling Act, that eliminates law enforcement practices of singling out people for heightened scrutiny, based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.
- Denounce racial and religious discrimination affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including incidents related to post-9/11 backlash.
- Support robust hate crimes and bias-based bullying protections, such as the Safe Schools Improvement Act, and strengthen anti-discrimination policies.
- Object to Homeland Security Committee hearings and other legislative efforts that isolate and target one religious or ethnic community, including the American Muslim community, for heightened scrutiny.
- Support the Conyers resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the federal government should take steps to counter anti-Muslim sentiment.
- Support workplace religious freedom legislation and oppose religious discrimination in employment with government funding.
- Support efforts to end faith-based workplace segregation.
Protect Voting Rights
- Monitor and advocate against voter identification requirement legislation and proof of citizenship bills at the state and federal levels.
- Support efforts to remove barriers to the voting process.
Promote Language Access
- Support efforts that help prevent discrimination against persons with Limited English Proficiency and ensure these individuals have access to critical governmental services.