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RVC ARE Neo-Nazis Act

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4799

Bill 118 hr 4799, also known as the RVC ARE Neo-Nazis Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the rise of neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups in the United States by providing resources and support to law enforcement agencies to combat these hate groups.

The bill proposes the establishment of a task force within the Department of Justice that would be responsible for investigating and prosecuting individuals and organizations involved in neo-Nazi and white supremacist activities. This task force would also work to identify and disrupt online platforms and social media accounts that promote hate speech and violence.

Additionally, the RVC ARE Neo-Nazis Act includes provisions for increased training for law enforcement officers on how to recognize and respond to hate crimes committed by neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups. The bill also calls for the creation of a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers of these hate groups and how to report suspicious activity. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 4799 is to address the growing threat of neo-Nazis and white supremacists in the United States and to provide law enforcement agencies with the tools and resources they need to effectively combat these hate groups.

Congressional Summary of HR 4799

Requiring Verification of Compliance with Abandoning Ruthless Evil Neo-Nazis Act or RVC ARE Neo-Nazis Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from providing security assistance to Ukraine authorized under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Ukraine is not providing funding, equipment, training, fuel, or other support to the Russian Volunteer Corps, the Azov Battalion, or any neo-Nazi militia.

Current Status of Bill HR 4799

Bill HR 4799 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4799 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023.  Bill HR 4799's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4799

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4799

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4799

RVC ARE Neo-Nazis Act
RVC ARE Neo-Nazis Act
Requiring Verification of Compliance with Abandoning Ruthless Evil Neo-Nazis Act
To prohibit assistance under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative until the President certifies to Congress that the Government of Ukraine is not providing funding, equipment, training, fuel, or other support to the Russian Volunteer Corps, the Azov Battalion, or any other neo-Nazi militia.

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