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David Ray Act: Strengthening Federal Hate Crime Enforcement

This act aims to strengthen federal actions against hate crimes, such as attacks based on race, religion, or sexual orientation. It introduces stricter penalties for such acts and supports local programs preventing juvenile crime. This helps citizens feel safer, and perpetrators of such acts will face greater accountability.
Key points
Stricter penalties for hate crimes, including long prison sentences, even life imprisonment, if death or serious offenses result.
Expansion of the definition of hate crimes to include attacks based on gender, sexual orientation, and disability.
Financial support for local programs that combat hate crimes committed by juveniles.
Increase in federal personnel to prevent and respond to hate crimes.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_133
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

David’s Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_133.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Stricter penalties for hate crimes, including long prison sentences, even life imprisonment, if death or serious offenses result.
  • Expansion of the definition of hate crimes to include attacks based on gender, sexual orientation, and disability.
  • Financial support for local programs that combat hate crimes committed by juveniles.
  • Increase in federal personnel to prevent and respond to hate crimes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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