Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2001

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Explore the details of House Bill 1343 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 2:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1343

Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Attorney General to provide technical, forensic, prosecutorial, or other assistance in the criminal investigation or prosecution of any crime that: (1) constitutes a crime of violence under Federal law or a felony under State or Indian tribal law; and (2) is motivated by prejudice based on the race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability of the victim or is a violation of the hate crime laws of the State or tribe. Directs the Attorney General to give priority for assistance to crimes committed by offenders who have committed crimes in more than one State and to rural jurisdictions that have difficulty covering the extraordinary investigation or prosecution expenses.

Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to assist State, local, and Indian law enforcement officials with such extraordinary expenses. Directs the Office of Justice Programs to: (1) work closely with funded jurisdictions to ensure that the concerns and needs of all affected parties are addressed; and (2) award grants to State and local programs designed to combat hate crimes committed by juveniles.

Prohibits specified offenses involving actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to study and provide sentencing enhancements for adult recruitment of juveniles to commit hate crimes.

Amends the Hate Crimes Statistics Act to require the crime data to be collected and published by the Attorney General to include data about crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on gender.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1343

Bill HR 1343 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2001. Bill HR 1343 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2001. Bill HR 1343's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H218-219) as of February 7, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1343

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Republican Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

208

Democrat Cosponsors

183

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1343

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative procedureArsonCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCongressCongressional reporting requirementsCrime preventionCrimes against womenCriminal investigationCriminal statisticsDisabledEconomics and Public FinanceExplosivesFamiliesFederal aid to IndiansFederal aid to law enforcementFederal aid to rural areasFederal law enforcement officersFederal-state relationsFirearmsGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment publicityHate crimesHousing and Community DevelopmentIndian law enforcementJuvenile delinquencyKidnappingLabor and EmploymentLawMinoritiesMurderPolice trainingPrejudiceProsecutionRacial discriminationRapeReligionReligious libertyRural crimeSentencing guidelinesSex crimesSex discriminationSexual orientationU.S. Sentencing CommissionVictims of crimesWomenYouth violence

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1343

Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2001To provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2001Hate Crimes bill

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