Commemorating the 5-year remembrance of the April 15, 2021, mass shooting at a FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, and denouncing all forms of anti-Asian hate, including the resurgence of xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1178
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-15: 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.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-29T08:07:24Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1178) commemorates the fifth anniversary of the April 15, 2021, mass shooting at a FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, where eight people were killed. It denounces all forms of anti-Asian hate, including a resurgence of xenophobic (fear or hatred of foreigners) and anti-immigrant rhetoric, particularly targeting South Asian, Sikh, Muslim, Arab, and Hindu communities.
Key Provisions
The resolution includes detailed background "Whereas" clauses highlighting:
- Names of the eight victims, four of whom were from the Indianapolis Sikh community.
- Context of rising anti-Asian hate crimes, especially against AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) groups, with statistics on hate crimes, online slurs, and underreporting due to language barriers and distrust of law enforcement.
- Historical discrimination against Sikhs post-9/11, scapegoating of South Asian immigrants (e.g., in jobs, trucking, visas), and contributions of these communities to the U.S.
The core "Resolved" section directs the House of Representatives to:
- Condemn the gun violence that killed the eight victims.
- Honor the victims and extend condolences to their families and communities.
- Condemn:
- Violence, bigotry, and discrimination against South Asian Americans, Arabs, Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs.
- White supremacist rhetoric.
- The administration's crackdown on immigrant communities.
- Call for restoration and expansion of Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, including those under the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (which improves hate crime reporting), Bureau of Justice Assistance, and Community Relations Service to enhance hate crime data collection and prevention.
- Call on the administration to restore immigration processing and reverse anti-immigrant policies.
- Reaffirm the federal government's commitment to protecting civil and human rights, ensuring communities live free from fear and violence.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. This is a non-binding resolution, meaning it expresses the House's opinion and has no legal force or effect on current laws.
Potential Impacts
- On citizens: Raises awareness of anti-Asian hate and the FedEx shooting, potentially encouraging community healing, mental health support, and reporting of hate crimes among AAPI and immigrant groups.
- On government agencies: Urges (but does not require) DOJ to expand hate crime programs and the administration to adjust immigration policies; may influence future funding or priorities symbolically.
- On international relations: Minimal direct impact, though it critiques policies like visa suspensions for certain countries (e.g., Afghanistan, Bangladesh), which could signal U.S. congressional views on immigration.
- Overall, primarily symbolic to foster public discourse on hate prevention and immigrant rights.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Victims' families and communities: Especially the Indianapolis Sikh community and broader AAPI groups.
- Immigrant and minority communities: South Asians, Sikhs, Muslims, Arabs, Hindus; H-1B visa holders, truck drivers, and doctors via programs like Conrad-30 (waivers for foreign doctors in underserved areas).
- Federal agencies: DOJ (hate crime programs), immigration authorities.
- General public: Through heightened awareness of hate crimes and rhetoric.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: Fully permissible as a congressional resolution, protected under free speech; no enforceable mandates, avoiding separation-of-powers issues.
- Political: Partisan tone in criticizing "the administration" and specific policies/rhetoric; introduced by Democratic members and referred to Oversight and Judiciary committees, likely for symbolic debate rather than passage. Highlights ongoing tensions over immigration, hate crimes, and extremism in U.S. discourse.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Cosponsors (17)
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-15: 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.
- 2026-04-15: 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.
- 2026-04-15: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Commemorating the 5-year remembrance of the April 15, 2021, mass shooting at a FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, and denouncing all forms of anti-Asian hate, including the resurgence of xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric. — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (5 pages)