Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023 2023-06-15 Introduced in Senate Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023

This bill establishes the United States Commission on Hate Crimes. The commission must 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 that law enforcement agencies might adopt to reduce the commission of hate crimes;
  • the impact of underreporting on hate crimes statistics and prevention;
  • ways to improve hate crimes reporting and ensure full and complete participation in the National Incident-Based Reporting System by local law enforcement agencies;
  • bias prevention efforts and responses to hate crimes that are successful and possible through coordination with nonprofit organizations, local education agencies, and government entities; and
  • the prevalence and rise of online hate crime incidents.

 

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