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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prevent and prosecute white supremacy inspired hate crime and conspiracy to commit white supremacy inspired hate crime and to amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the scope of hate crimes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent and prosecute white supremacy-inspired hate crimes and conspiracies. It defines "white supremacy inspired hate crime" as crimes motivated by white supremacy ideology, and establishes that a conspiracy to commit such a crime exists when individuals engage in planning or preparation, or publish material advancing white supremacist views that could motivate others to commit such crimes. The bill grants the Department of Justice authority to investigate, intervene, and prosecute persons involved in these activities, and requires the Department to maintain records and provide annual reports to Congress. The bill also amends existing federal hate crimes legislation to expand the scope of hate crimes to include those motivated by white supremacy.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/09/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/61/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr61/BILLS-118hr61ih.pdf |
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