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Hate Crimes Commission Act: Studying and Preventing Bias-Motivated Offenses

This act establishes a new commission to investigate the rise of hate crimes in the U.S., their causes, and prevention methods. The goal is to enhance citizen safety by better understanding and combating bias-motivated attacks, potentially leading to more effective law enforcement actions and community support.
Key points
Establishment of a 12-member United States Commission on Hate Crimes to analyze the issue.
The Commission will investigate the increase in hate crimes since 2007, their contributing factors, and the impact of underreporting.
Recommendations will be developed for law enforcement and communities to more effectively prevent and respond to hate crimes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1235
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1235.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a 12-member United States Commission on Hate Crimes to analyze the issue.
  • The Commission will investigate the increase in hate crimes since 2007, their contributing factors, and the impact of underreporting.
  • Recommendations will be developed for law enforcement and communities to more effectively 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 Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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