S.937: COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

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About This Bill

Introduced March 23, 2021
Latest Major Action May 20, 2021

Bill Sponsor

Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)

Bill Cosponsors

44 (42 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in Senate - April 22, 2021
Placed on Calendar Senate - March 24, 2021

Bill Summary

COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act This bill requires a designated officer or employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to facilitate the expedited review of hate crimes and reports of hate crimes. DOJ must issue guidance for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies on establishing online hate crime reporting processes, collecting data disaggregated by protected characteristic (e.g., race or national origin), and expanding education...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
May 19, 2021	Presented to President.
May 18, 2021	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 62 (Roll no. 145).
May 18, 2021	Considered as unfinished business.
May 18, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 18, 2021	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2021	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 18, 2021	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 937.
May 18, 2021	Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 18, 2021	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 62 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H2464-2466)
May 18, 2021	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2479-2480)
May 18, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2464-2472)
April 26, 2021	Held at the desk.
April 26, 2021	Received in the House.
April 22, 2021	Passed the Senate Passed Senate, under the order of 4/21/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 1. Record Vote Number: 165.
April 22, 2021	Considered by Senate.
April 22, 2021	Passed the Senate Passed Senate, under the order of 4/21/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 1. Record Vote Number: 165. (text: CR S2148-2150)
April 22, 2021	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2140-2148)
April 22, 2021	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
April 21, 2021	Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
April 21, 2021	Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S2117)
April 20, 2021	Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2061)
April 20, 2021	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2043, S2046, S2058)
April 19, 2021	Considered by Senate.
April 19, 2021	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2002-2003)
April 15, 2021	Measure laid before Senate by motion.
April 15, 2021	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
April 15, 2021	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
April 15, 2021	Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1998)
April 15, 2021	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1953)
April 14, 2021	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
April 14, 2021	Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 6. Record Vote Number: 151.
April 14, 2021	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1923)
April 14, 2021	Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 6. Record Vote Number: 151. (CR S1923)
March 25, 2021	Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
March 25, 2021	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
March 25, 2021	Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1805)
March 25, 2021	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1804-1805)
March 24, 2021	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 13.
March 23, 2021	Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
March 23, 2021	Introduced in the Senate by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)

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