This bill directs the Department of State to establish a new Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia within 120 days of passage, headed by a Special Envoy appointed by the Secretary of State. The office would track anti-Muslim violence, harassment, and propaganda in foreign countries, coordinate with nongovernmental and international organizations, and work to combat Islamophobic incitement abroad. The bill also requires the State Department to include detailed assessments of Islamophobia in its existing annual human rights reports, international religious freedom reports, and foreign assistance reports beginning 180 days after enactment—covering incidents such as violence against Muslims, attacks on mosques and Islamic institutions, hate propaganda in media, and government responses to these issues. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or appropriations, leaving budget details to be determined through the normal appropriations process. This bill affects U.S. foreign policy monitoring and diplomatic efforts related to religious freedom and anti-Muslim discrimination globally.
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