Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 8:12 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 s 2030, also known as the Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing and combating hate crimes in the country. The bill proposes the establishment of a Hate Crimes Commission, which would be responsible for investigating and monitoring hate crimes, as well as recommending policies and strategies to prevent and address such crimes.

The commission would be composed of experts in the fields of law enforcement, civil rights, and social justice, among others. It would also work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to ensure that hate crimes are properly investigated and prosecuted.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the collection and reporting of data on hate crimes, as well as the provision of support and resources to victims of hate crimes. It also calls for the development of training programs for law enforcement officers and other relevant personnel to better identify and respond to hate crimes. Overall, the Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023 aims to improve the response to hate crimes in the United States and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue that has long plagued communities across the country.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2030

Introduced on
2023-06-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 s 2030, also known as the Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing and combating hate crimes in the country. The bill proposes the establishment of a Hate Crimes Commission, which would be responsible for investigating and monitoring hate crimes, as well as recommending policies and strategies to prevent and address such crimes.

The commission would be composed of experts in the fields of law enforcement, civil rights, and social justice, among others. It would also work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to ensure that hate crimes are properly investigated and prosecuted.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the collection and reporting of data on hate crimes, as well as the provision of support and resources to victims of hate crimes. It also calls for the development of training programs for law enforcement officers and other relevant personnel to better identify and respond to hate crimes. Overall, the Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023 aims to improve the response to hate crimes in the United States and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue that has long plagued communities across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish a United States Commission on Hate Crimes to study and make recommendations on the prevention of the commission of hate crimes, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Latest Action6/15/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.