In CommitteeFiled May 20, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a ten‑member United States Commission on Hate Crimes to research bias‑motivated offenses and advise the government on how to stop them. Members are drawn from law‑enforcement and civil‑rights groups and are appointed by congressional leaders and the Attorney General. The commission will meet regularly and produce a report with prevention recommendations.
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