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Hate Crime Victim Support: Hotlines and Education

This act aims to increase support for hate crime victims by establishing hotlines and assistance websites. It also introduces training programs for law enforcement and support for community organizations to better respond to such incidents. This will provide citizens affected by hate crimes with easier access to help and information.
Key points
Nationwide hotlines and websites will be established to provide hate crime victims with access to information on available services, including healthcare and psychological support.
Law enforcement will receive funding for training on preventing and solving hate crimes, aiming to improve their response to such incidents.
Community and faith-based organizations will be eligible for grants to provide support services, such as legal and health assistance, to hate crime victims.
A system for collecting data on reported hate crimes will be implemented, allowing for a better understanding of the problem and more effective actions.
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Print number: 117_HR_2541
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Process start date: 2021-04-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hate Crime Victim Assistance Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2541.

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 2021-04-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Nationwide hotlines and websites will be established to provide hate crime victims with access to information on available services, including healthcare and psychological support.
  • Law enforcement will receive funding for training on preventing and solving hate crimes, aiming to improve their response to such incidents.
  • Community and faith-based organizations will be eligible for grants to provide support services, such as legal and health assistance, to hate crime victims.
  • A system for collecting data on reported hate crimes will be implemented, allowing for a better understanding of the problem and more effective actions.
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. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7].

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.

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