Since 2015, WWH has been working closely with Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX 30) proposing a Congressional Resolution to nationally recognize the hate crime victims and survivors of 9/11. On the 20th Anniversary of Rais’ attack, September 21, 2021, House Resolution 662 was introduced to Congress. Currently under review, this Resolution is being led by the Oversight and Judiciary Committees. Like Rais, victims and survivors of 9/11 hate crimes have never been recognized or supported by the 9/11 Commission. Yet, the pain, trauma, and health ramifications of survivors and victim’s families continues.
Current co-sponsors of the Resolution include Congressman Andre Carson (IN-7), Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13). World Without Hate is actively working with Congressional staff so we may gain additional sponsorship and support to bring this Resolution to the House floor this year.
Our advocacy efforts through this resolution aim to bring healing to all those who suffered at the hands of hate immediately following 9/11. We also want this resolution to be a reminder, lest we “never forget” about all that was lost because of the terrorist attacks on our country and all that continues to be lost should we continue to allow fear, divisiveness, and hate to dominant what is to be the ‘United’ States of America.
Rais has visited numerous members of Congress’ offices seeking bi-partisan support and we’re proud to share that current co-sponsors include Congressman Andre Carson (IN-7), Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY – 13).
