H.R. 2541 · 117th Congress · House

Hate Crime Victim Assistance Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced
Apr 14, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Hate Crime Victim Assistance Act of 2021

This bill establishes new grant programs to support state and local efforts to combat hate crimes and assist hate crime victims.

Specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must award grants for (1) hate crime information and assistance websites and hate crime hotlines, and (2) education and training programs to solve and prevent hate crimes.

Additionally, DOJ must establish, in the Office for Victims of Crime, a grant program to support programs and activities for victims of hate crimes.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 19, 2021Committee

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

  2. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

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Referred: Oct 19, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Apr 14, 2021

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