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Establishing Hate Crimes Commission to Study Prevention and Improve Reporting.

This act establishes the United States Commission on Hate Crimes to investigate the rise in bias-motivated offenses and develop recommendations for federal and local authorities. The goal is to improve how law enforcement agencies report these incidents and to create more effective prevention strategies, ultimately enhancing public safety and community confidence.
Key points
A 12-member Commission is created to study the factors contributing to the increase in hate crimes since 2015.
The Commission will recommend specific actions for police and federal agencies to better report and prevent bias-motivated crimes, including addressing issues of underreporting.
The final report will include recommendations for improving public safety, effective prevention efforts, and addressing the rise of online hate incidents.
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Print number: 118_S_2030
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2023-06-15