UNITED SIKHS Commends Bipartisan Sikh AmericanAnti-Discrimination ActNew York

 N.Y. | Feb 17, 2026UNITED SIKHS joins Sikh organizations and allies across the nation inwelcoming the introduction of the Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act abipartisan bill spearheaded by Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) andCongressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) This historic legislation establishes aDepartment of Justice Task Force on Anti-Sikh Discrimination, ensuring that thefederal government collaborates directly with the Sikh community to address therising tide of hate crimes, systemic bias, and transnational repression.“This important step toward creating a DOJ Task Force to address anti-Sikh biasreflects strong leadership and commitment to justice.” said Manvinder Singh,Advocacy Director, UNITED SIKHS. “At a time when discrimination remains aserious threat, this bill sends a clear message: hate has no place in America.” headded.For too long, Sikh Americans have endured discrimination and violence without aclear federal framework to define, track, and prevent the hate the communityfaces. By creating a DOJ task force dedicated to anti-Sikh discrimination,Congress is taking a historic step toward ensuring safety, dignity, and equality forour community.A Collective Call for JusticeThe legislation has drawn broad support from Sikh organizations nationwide,including the American Sikh Caucus Committee, Sikh Coalition, SALDEF, andthe New Jersey Sikh Youth Alliance Inc., which spearheaded the initiativetowards the formulation of this bill. Together, these voices underscore the urgentneed for federal recognition and action.UNITED SIKHS joins this coalition in pledging full support for the passage andimplementation of the bill. Manvinder Singh continued, “We appreciateCongressman Valadao and Congressman Gottheimer for uplifting Sikh voicesand protecting religious freedom for all. UNITED SIKHS looks forward tosupporting efforts that ensure safety, dignity, and equality for Sikh Americansnationwide."Task Force ResponsibilitiesThe DOJ Task Force on Anti-Sikh Discrimination will:● Draft a formal definition of anti-Sikhism for use in charging decisions andhate crime statistics.● Develop educational programs for law enforcement, schools, anduniversities.● Publish annual reports to Congress documenting hate crimes againstSikhs.Moving ForwardUNITED SIKHS calls on lawmakers, civil society partners, and communityleaders to rally behind this legislation. By enshrining protections against anti-Sikhdiscrimination into federal law, the United States affirms its commitment tojustice, equality, and the fundamental right to practice one’s faith freely.