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- H.R.7957
H.R.7957: Stop Hate Acts of White Supremacy Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 7, 2022
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 7, 2022
Bill Summary
Stop Hate Acts of White Supremacy Act This bill expands federal hate crime offenses to include willfully causing (or attempting to cause) bodily injury to another because of a white supremacy based motivation against any person. Additionally, the bill specifies that a hate crime offense in furtherance of a white supremacy based motivation is subject to an enhanced penalty—a prison term of any years or for life.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| June 7, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 7, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |