PRIDE Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-01-03T17:45:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4326 PRIDE Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/3/2024, 5:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4326

The PRIDE Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4326, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at expanding protections for LGBTQ individuals. The bill seeks to address discrimination and violence against LGBTQ individuals by enhancing law enforcement training, improving data collection on hate crimes, and increasing resources for victims of hate crimes.

Specifically, the PRIDE Act of 2023 would require the Department of Justice to provide training to law enforcement agencies on identifying, investigating, and prosecuting hate crimes against LGBTQ individuals. It would also establish a grant program to support state and local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to combat hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ community.

Additionally, the bill would improve data collection on hate crimes by requiring the FBI to include sexual orientation and gender identity in its annual hate crime report. This data would help policymakers and law enforcement agencies better understand the scope of hate crimes against LGBTQ individuals and develop more effective strategies to address them. Furthermore, the PRIDE Act of 2023 would provide funding for victim support services, including counseling, legal assistance, and medical care, for individuals who have been targeted in hate crimes. This support is crucial in helping victims recover from the trauma of hate crimes and rebuild their lives. Overall, the PRIDE Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to protect and support LGBTQ individuals who are disproportionately targeted by hate crimes. By enhancing law enforcement training, improving data collection, and increasing resources for victims, this bill seeks to create a safer and more inclusive society for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 4326

Promoting Respect for Individuals' Dignity and Equality Act of 2023 or the PRIDE Act of 2023

This bill requires the equal treatment of same sex married couples for tax purposes. It permits such couples to amend their filing status to married filing jointly for tax returns outside of the statute of limitations and modifies tax rules relating to married couples to include same sex couples.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4326

Bill HR 4326 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2023. Bill HR 4326 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2023. Bill HR 4326's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4326

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

200

Democrat Cosponsors

200

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4326

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4326

PRIDE Act of 2023

Promoting Respect for Individuals’ Dignity and Equality Act of 2023

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for income tax returns outside the statute of limitations, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that all provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples, and for other purposes.