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H.R. 1834 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2021

H.R. 1834 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 11, 2021, sponsored by Raja Krishnamoorthi with 156 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 11, 2021
Co-sponsors
156
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

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;…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 154 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 11, 2021
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (May 18, 2021)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

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