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Act to Combat White Supremacy Inspired Hate Crimes

This act aims to strengthen the fight against crimes motivated by white supremacy ideology. It introduces new definitions for such crimes and conspiracies, and expands the Department of Justice's authority to prosecute and monitor them. Citizens may experience increased safety due to stricter penalties for these acts.
Key points
Defines white supremacy inspired hate crimes and related conspiracies.
Expands existing hate crime laws to include white supremacy-based motivations.
Grants the Department of Justice authority to investigate, prevent, prosecute, and track these crimes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_61
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_61.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Defines white supremacy inspired hate crimes and related conspiracies.
  • Expands existing hate crime laws to include white supremacy-based motivations.
  • Grants the Department of Justice authority to investigate, prevent, prosecute, and track these 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 House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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