Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2017

Bill Number

HR 3980

Introduced

Oct 5, 2017

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Congressional oversight Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Criminal justice information and records Government studies and investigations Hate crimes

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Summary

Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2017

This bill establishes the United States Commission on Hate Crimes to investigate and report on:

whether hate crimes have increased;
factors that contributed to an increase in hate crimes, if one is determined to exist;
policies or actions by law enforcement agencies to reduce hate crimes; and
the impact of underreporting on hate crimes statistics and prevention.

Actions

Oct 16, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct 5, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 5, 2017

Introduced in House

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