; Whereas the great replacement conspiracy theory and rhetoric depicting immigrants and non-Whites as an invasion has been promoted by Members of Congress and other national leaders; Whereas subsequent mass shootings, including at a synagogue in Poway, California, a Wal-Mart in El Paso, Texas, and a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, were in part inspired by the Christchurch shootings and the White supremacist great replacement conspiracy theory and invasion rhetoric he espoused; Whereas such heinous acts of violence are an assault on the values of tolerance, diversity, and inclusivity that are the foundation of a free and democratic society; Whereas the United States has experienced hundreds of public mass shootings in churches, schools, concerts, and movie theaters; Whereas in an average year, at least 10,300 hate crimes involve a firearm; Whereas communities of color are disproportionately impacted by gun violence; Whereas hate crimes harm not only the victim or victims, but also traumatize entire communities and damage public confidence in their safety; Whereas the Government of New Zealand responded to the attacks by banning semiautomatic weapons and implementing a buyback program for gun owners; Whereas we must stand in solidarity with the Muslim community in New Zealand and around the world, and reaffirm our commitment to promoting understanding and respect for all people, regardless of their background or beliefs; and Whereas Congress must do everything in its power to condemn and eradicate the ideologies that fuel hate crimes: Now, therefore, be it