House Bill 1834
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 11, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1834
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
March 11, 2021
05/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
05/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
03/11/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/11/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:18 PM