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H.R.6721: COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 5, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 5, 2020
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 5, 2020
Bill Summary
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act This bill requires a designated officer or employee of the Department of Justice to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) hate crimes and reports of COVID-19 hate crimes. It defines COVID-19 hate crime as a violent crime that is motivated by two things: (1) the actual or perceived characteristic (e.g., race) of any person, and (2) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 5, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) |