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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 20, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1235

Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 20, 2021)

Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2021

This bill establishes the United States Commission on Hate Crimes. The commission must investigate and report on

  • whether hate crimes have increased;
  • factors that contributed to an increase in hate crimes, if one is determined to exist;
  • policies or actions by law enforcement agencies to reduce the commission of hate crimes;
  • the impact of underreporting on hate crimes statistics and prevention; and
  • successful community bias prevention responses.

What just happenedApr 20, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY](D-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Apr 20, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Apr 20, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2021 — Informed