To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend the coverage of the Federal prohibition against hate crimes in order to provide greater protections to persons who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

Bill Number

HR 5711

Introduced

Nov 14, 2014

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal procedure and sentencing Hate crimes Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

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Summary

Amends the federal criminal code to remove the requirement that a hate crime involve conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce.

Actions

Dec 9, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Nov 14, 2014

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 14, 2014

Introduced in House

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