COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Latest action · May 20, 2021 Became Public Law No: 117-13.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 23, 2021
- Passed SenateApr 22, 2021
- Passed HouseMay 18, 2021
- To the PresidentMay 19, 2021
- Became lawMay 20, 2021
Summary
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
This bill requires a designated officer or employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to facilitate the expedited review of hate crimes and reports of hate crimes.
DOJ must issue guidance for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies on establishing online hate crime reporting processes, collecting data disaggregated by protected characteristic (e.g., race or national origin), and expanding education campaigns.
Additionally, DOJ and the Department of Health and Human Services must issue guidance aimed at raising awareness of hate crimes during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
The bill establishes grants for states to create state-run hate crimes reporting hotlines. It also authorizes grants for states and local governments to implement the National Incident-Based Reporting System and to conduct law enforcement activities or crime reduction programs to prevent, address, or respond to hate crimes.
Finally, in the case of an individual convicted of a hate crime offense and placed on supervised release, the bill allows a court to order that the individual participate in educational classes or community service as a condition of supervised release.
Recorded votes 4
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
Cosponsors 44
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 23, 2021 to Apr 15, 2021, with 25 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Alex Padilla | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| I-VT | Bernard Sanders | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-NV | Catherine Cortez Masto | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-NJ | Cory A. Booker | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-MA | Elizabeth Warren | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-NV | Jacky Rosen | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-WA | Maria Cantwell | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-VA | Mark R. Warner | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
| D-VT | Patrick J. Leahy | Original | Mar 23, 2021 |
Actions 31
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 20, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-13.
- May 20, 2021Signed by President.
- May 19, 2021Presented to President.
- May 18, 2021At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- May 18, 2021Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2479-2480)
Amendments 47
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 1412 | No description on file | Marsha Blackburn R-TN | — |
| SA 1413 | No description on file | John Kennedy R-LA | — |
| SA 1414 | No description on file | Ted Cruz R-TX | — |
| SA 1415 | No description on file | Ted Cruz R-TX | — |
| SA 1416 | No description on file | Ted Cruz R-TX | — |
Related bills 5
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 728 | COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act | Related bill | Mar 11, 2021 |
| S 963 | Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2021 | Related bill | Mar 25, 2021 |
| S 1086 | Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act | Related bill | Apr 13, 2021 |
| HR 1843 | COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act | Related bill | May 18, 2021 |
| HR 2383 | Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act of 2021 | Related bill | Oct 19, 2021 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Community life and organization
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Crime prevention
- Crime victims
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal justice information and records
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Department of Justice
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Foreign language and bilingual programs
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Hate crimes
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Religion
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- State and local government operations
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Apr 22, 2021Engrossed in Senate
- Mar 24, 2021Placed on Calendar Senate
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