Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2022

Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2022

This bill establishes a standard for determining whether a person engaged in a white supremacy inspired hate crime. The bill also sets forth the elements of related conspiracies.

Specifically, the bill states that a person engaged in a white supremacy inspired hate crime when white supremacy ideology motivated the actions that constituted a crime or were undertaken in furtherance of activity that would have constituted a crime.

Additionally, the bill sets forth the elements of an offense involving the conspiracy to engage in a white supremacy inspired hate crime.

Finally, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to investigate, prosecute, and maintain records of white supremacy inspired hate crimes and related conspiracies.

Bill 117 HR 7955, also known as the Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the rise of white supremacy and domestic terrorism in the United States by providing resources and support to law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and educational institutions.

The bill includes provisions for the establishment of a grant program to fund initiatives aimed at combating white supremacy and promoting diversity and inclusion. It also calls for the creation of a task force to study the root causes of white supremacy and develop strategies to prevent its spread.

Additionally, the Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2022 seeks to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting hate crimes and acts of domestic terrorism. It also includes measures to improve data collection and reporting on hate crimes and white supremacist activities. Overall, this bill aims to address the growing threat of white supremacy in the United States and promote unity and tolerance among all communities. It represents a bipartisan effort to combat hate and extremism and protect the safety and well-being of all Americans.