National Hate Crimes Hotline Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 16, 2016)
National Hate Crimes Hotline Act of 2016
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants to: (1) private, nonprofit entities to establish and operate a national, toll-free telephone hotline and an Internet website to assist victims of hate crimes; and (2) state and local law enforcement entities for educational and training programs on solving hate crimes and establishing dialogues with members of at-risk communities.
Additionally, the bill directs DOJ to establish a grant program for local organizations to establish or expand programs that provide services to victims of hate crimes.
What just happenedDec 5, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 16, 2016
- Dec 5, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Nov 16, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 16, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 16, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House