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Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act: Expedited Review and Enhanced Penalties

This act aims to expedite the review of anti-Semitic hate crimes. It mandates the designation of an officer to facilitate quick processing of such cases and requires the Attorney General to issue regular reports on these crimes. Additionally, the act increases penalties for repeat hate crime offenders, enhancing public safety.
Key points
Designation of a specific officer within the Department of Justice to expedite the review of anti-Semitic hate crimes.
Requirement for the Attorney General to regularly report on the number and investigations of anti-Semitic hate crimes.
Enhanced penalties for repeat violent hate crime offenders, including life imprisonment for offenses resulting in death or involving kidnapping/aggravated sexual abuse.
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Print number: 117_HR_3515
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]
Process start date: 2021-05-25