SAD Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 8210 SAD Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 5:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8210

Bill 117 HR 8210, also known as the Stop Asian Hate and Discrimination (SAD) Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the rise in hate crimes and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. The bill seeks to provide resources and support to AAPI communities, as well as increase data collection and reporting on hate crimes targeting this group.

The SAD Act includes provisions to establish a grant program to fund community-based organizations that work to prevent hate crimes and discrimination against AAPI individuals. It also calls for the creation of a national hotline for reporting hate crimes and incidents of discrimination, as well as the development of culturally competent training for law enforcement officers to better respond to hate crimes targeting AAPI communities.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve data collection and reporting on hate crimes by requiring federal agencies to disaggregate data on hate crimes by ethnicity, including AAPI individuals. This data will help policymakers and law enforcement agencies better understand the scope of the issue and develop targeted strategies to address it. Overall, the SAD Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the alarming increase in hate crimes and discrimination against AAPI individuals in the United States. By providing resources, support, and improved data collection, the bill aims to combat hate and discrimination and promote the safety and well-being of AAPI communities.

Congressional Summary of HR 8210

Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation Act or the SAD Act

This bill prohibits advertisements that use deceptive or misleading statements related to the provision of abortion services. Abortion services include (1) surgical and non-surgical procedures to terminate a pregnancy, or (2) providing referrals for such procedures.

The Federal Trade Commission must promulgate rules to implement the prohibition, and the bill provides for enforcement by the commission.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8210

Bill HR 8210 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2022. Bill HR 8210 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2022. Bill HR 8210's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 23, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8210

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

156

Democrat Cosponsors

156

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8210

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8210

SAD ActSAD ActStop Anti-Abortion Disinformation ActTo direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe rules prohibiting disinformation in the advertising of abortion services, and for other purposes.

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