[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 6 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 6

    Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need to pass 
   legislation to increase penalties on perpetrators of hate crimes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 3, 2001

Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
          which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
    Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need to pass 
   legislation to increase penalties on perpetrators of hate crimes.

Whereas diversity and tolerance are essential principles of an open and 
        free society;
Whereas all people deserve to be safe within their communities, free to 
        live, work, and worship without fear of violence and bigotry;
Whereas crimes motivated by hatred against persons because of their 
        race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual 
        orientation, or disability undermine the fundamental values of 
        our Nation;
Whereas hate crimes tear at the fabric of American society, leave scars 
        on victims and their families, and weaken our sense of 
        community and purpose; and
Whereas individuals who commit crimes based on hate and bigotry must be 
        held responsible for their actions and must be stopped from 
        spreading violence: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That it is the sense of the Congress that the Congress--
            (1) needs to pass legislation that amends the Federal 
        criminal code to set penalties for persons who commit acts of 
        violence against other persons because of the actual or 
        perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, 
        sexual orientation, or disability of any person;
            (2) condemns the culture of hate and the hate groups that 
        foster such violent acts;
            (3) commends the communities throughout our Nation that are 
        united in condemning such acts of hate in their neighborhoods;
            (4) commends the efforts of Federal, State, and local law 
        enforcement officials; and
            (5) reaffirms its commitment to a society that fully 
        respects and protects all people, regardless of race, color, 
        religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or 
        disability.
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