Hate Crimes
US Congress 113th Congress
Condemning the discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying, and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the United States, and remembering the tragedy that occurred at the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin one year ago. [HR-328]
Condemns: (1) the commission of hate crimes against all Americans, including Sikh-Americans; and (2) acts of violence, bigotry, and discrimination against Sikh-Americans. Urges educators, counselors, and others to support educational efforts to prevent the epidemic bullying of Sikh-American children and families. Expresses support for outreach efforts by federal and local law enforcement leaders to prevent violence and hate crimes against Sikh-Americans. Urges the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to adopt and
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David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2013 [HB-90]
David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2013 or David's Law - Amends the federal criminal code to impose penalties for willfully causing bodily injury to any person or, through the use of fire, a firearm, or an explosive device, attempting to cause such injury, whether or not acting under color of law, because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability of any person, where the offense is in or affects interstate or foreign commerce. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to study
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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. [HB-5711]
Amends the federal criminal code to remove the requirement that a hate crime involve conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce.
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National Hate Crimes Hotline Act of 2014 [HB-5028]
National Hate Crimes Hotline Act of 2014 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to: (1) private, nonprofit entities to establish and operate a national, toll-free telephone hotline and an Internet website to assist victims of hate crimes; and (2) state and local law enforcement entities for educational and training programs on solving hate crimes and establishing dialogues with members of communities who are at-risk of being victims of hate crimes. Directs the Attorney General to establish a program for awarding grants to local organizations
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Hate Crime Reporting Act of 2014 [HB-3878]
Hate Crime Reporting Act of 2014 - Directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to update a report for Congress concerning the role of telecommunications in the commission of hate crimes. Requires such report to include: (1) an analysis of the use of telecommunications (including the Internet, broadcast television and radio, cable television, public access television, commercial mobile services, and other electronic media) to advocate and encourage violent acts and the commission of hate crimes as specified in the
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Violence Against the Homeless Accountability Act of 2013 [HB-1136]
Violence Against the Homeless Accountability Act of 2013 - Amends the Hate Crime Statistics Act to include crimes against the homeless in the crime data collected by the Attorney General under such Act.
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US Congress 116th Congress
To acknowledge the crime of lynching, and for other purposes. [HB-8651]
Establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for lynching. Specifically, an individual who acts with one or more people to commit certain civil rights offenses (e.g., a hate crime act) that result in death is subject to criminal penalties.
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CTF Act China Task Force Act [HB-12]
Enacts specified legislation related to China and other issues, including legislation (1) authorizing activities to counter the global malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, (2) prohibiting certain imports from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there, (3) authorizing the Department of State to make publicly available certain records relating to a visa denial based on an alien's involvement in human rights violations, (4) authorizing the State Department and
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The Heroes Act [S.4800]
A bill to provide Coronavirus relief.
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Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session
Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression. [HB-2227]
Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
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Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session
Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act. [HB-172]
Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act.
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US Congress 112th Congress
Condemning the discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the United States. [HR-785]
Condemns: (1) the commission of hate crimes against all Americans, including Sikh-Americans; and (2) acts of violence, bigotry, and discrimination against Sikh-Americans. Urges: (1) educators, counselors, and others to support educational efforts to prevent the epidemic bullying of Sikh-American children and families; and (2) the Department of Justice (DOJ) to begin documenting and quantifying hate crimes and other acts of violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans. Expresses support for: (1) outreach efforts by federal and local law enforcement
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Recognizing the significance of the 30th anniversary of Vincent Chin's death. [HR-698]
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the death of Vincent Chin (a U.S. citizen of Chinese descent whose death, caused by a beating, became a catalyst for a unified, pan-ethnic Asian Pacific American movement and united people from all communities to fight against hate crimes) as an important time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating.
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Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe during the International Year for People of African Descent. [HR-389]
Supports the goals of the International Year for People of African Descent. Reaffirms the importance of the full and equal participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life. Recognizes that as a result of their skin color and ancestry many Black Europeans have experienced injustices in the public and private sector. Urges: (1) European governments and members of civil society and the private sector, in consultation with Black European communities, to develop initiatives to
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Department of Peace Act of 2011 [HB-808]
Department of Peace Act of 2011 - Establishes a Department of Peace, which shall be headed by a Secretary of Peace (Secretary). Sets forth the mission of the Department, including: (1) cultivation of peace as a national policy objective; and (2) development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution, and structured conflict mediation. Establishes in the Department: (1) the Office of Peace Education and Training, (2) the Office of Domestic Peace Activities,
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Hate Crimes Against the Homeless Statistics Act of 2011 [HB-3528]
Hate Crimes Against the Homeless Statistics Act of 2011 - Amends the Hate Crime Statistics Act to include crimes against the homeless in the crime data collected by the Attorney General under such Act.
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David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2011 [HB-224]
David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2011 or David's Law - Amends the federal criminal code to impose penalties for willfully causing bodily injury to any person or, through the use of fire, a firearm, or an explosive device, attempting to cause such injury, whether or not acting under color of law, because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability of any person, where the offense is in or affects interstate or foreign commerce. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to study
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Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011 [HB-221]
Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to two years on anyone who, with intent to harass or intimidate any person because of that person's race, religion, or national origin, displays a noose in public.
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A concurrent resolution honoring and remembering the life of Lawrence "Larry" King. [SCR-7]
Honors and remembers the life of Lawrence "Larry" King. Condemns all hate crimes. Encourages immediate steps to stop bullying and harassment in the nation's schools.
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Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act [S.909]
Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act - Adopts the definition of "hate crime" as set forth in the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (i.e., a crime in which the defendant intentionally selects a victim or, in the case of a property crime, the property that is the object of the crime because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, or sexual orientation of any person). Authorizes the Attorney General to: (1) provide state, local, or tribal law enforcement agencies with
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