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Hate Crimes Commission: Studying and Preventing Bias-Motivated Attacks

This act establishes a new commission to investigate the rise of hate crimes in the U.S., their causes, and the impact of underreporting. The goal is to develop recommendations for law enforcement and communities to more effectively prevent bias-motivated attacks, thereby enhancing public safety.
Key points
Establishment of the United States Commission on Hate Crimes, composed of 12 members, including law enforcement and civil rights representatives.
The Commission will investigate if hate crimes have increased since 2007 and identify contributing factors.
Recommendations will be developed for law enforcement and community responses to prevent hate crimes and improve reporting.
A report with findings and recommendations will be submitted to Congress and the President within one year.
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Additional Information
Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2021
Print number: HR 1834
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2021-03-11