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Sikh Coalition backs anti-Sikh discrimination bill
The proposed legislation would create a Justice Department task force to address anti-Sikh hate and bias.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 19, Jan 2026
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The Sikh Coalition announced its support for the Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act, a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to address anti-Sikh discrimination.
The legislation, titled H.R. 7100, has been introduced by Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey and Rep. David Valadao of California. It proposes the creation of a task force within the U.S. Department of Justice focused specifically on anti-Sikh hate and discrimination.
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We are glad to support the Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act, led by Congressman Gottheimer and Congressman Valadao. Check out these graphics to learn more! pic.twitter.com/K0TKagtFVq
— Sikh Coalition (@sikh_coalition) January 16, 2026
In a post on social media, the Sikh Coalition said, “We are glad to support the Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act, led by Congressman Gottheimer and Congressman Valadao,” and shared materials explaining the proposal.
The proposed task force would work on defining anti-Sikh hate and discrimination, develop educational programs for schools, law enforcement agencies and institutions of higher education, and submit an annual report to Congress on hate crimes targeting Sikhs. The task force would also hold regular meetings with members of the Sikh community.
Harman Singh, executive director of the Sikh Coalition, said Sikhs “remain disproportionately more likely to experience hate than the average American,” and said the country is living through a period in which “hateful rhetoric and violence against too many communities are on the rise.”
He said the creation of the task force would be an important step toward “accountability, prevention, and ensuring that our communities can live and worship safely and without fear.”
The Sikh Coalition said the legislation is intended to create a more coordinated federal response to incidents of anti-Sikh bias and violence, while also strengthening data collection, education efforts and engagement with the community.
The bill comes amid continued concerns about hate crimes and bias incidents targeting Sikh Americans. Sikh civil rights groups have for years documented cases of violence, harassment and discrimination, often linked to religious identity and misidentification, particularly since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
The Bipartisan bill currently stands introduced in the House. It has not yet moved to committee consideration.
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