Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023

House Bill 61 - Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 61 Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 61

Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023

This bill expands federal hate crime offenses to include acts motivated by white supremacy.

The bill also establishes a standard for determining whether a person engaged in a white supremacy inspired hate crime, sets forth the elements of related conspiracies, and authorizes the Department of Justice to investigate, prosecute, and maintain records of white supremacy inspired hate crimes and related conspiracies.

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Current Status of Bill HR 61

Bill HR 61 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 61 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 61's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 61

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 61

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

- Criminal justice information and records

- Criminal procedure and sentencing

- Department of Justice

- Evidence and witnesses

- Hate crimes

- Racial and ethnic relations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 61

Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023

To prevent and prosecute white supremacy inspired hate crime and conspiracy to commit white supremacy inspired hate crime and to amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the scope of hate crimes.