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H.Res. 257 (115th)

Condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 April 2017

Last action

25 July 2018 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Taylor, Scott [R-VA-2], Carlos Curbelo, Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Thomas Garrett, Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. Faso, John J. [R-NY-19], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8], Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

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Summary

Condemns hate crimes and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States. Affirms that the United States stands united in condemning hate and evil in all forms. Rejects hate-motivated crime as an attack on the fabric of society and the ideals of pluralism and respect. Calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to: (1) expeditiously investigate all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats against minorities in the United States, and (2) bring the perpetrators to justice. Encourages: (1) the Department of Justice and other federal agencies to work to improve the reporting of hate crimes and to emphasize the importance of the agencies' collection and reporting of data pursuant to federal law, and (2) the development of an interagency task force to collaborate on the development of effective strategies and efforts to detect and deter hate crime in order to protect minority communities. Calls on the executive branch to: (1) offer federal assistance that may be available for victims of hate crimes; and (2) enhance security measures and improve preparedness for religious institutions, places of worship, and other institutions that have been targeted because of their affiliation with any particular religious, racial, or ethnic minority in the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 6 April 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 April 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 July 2018

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 25 July 2018

    Passed

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7200-7201)

    Source: Floor

  7. 25 July 2018

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7200-7201)

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 July 2018

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7200-7201)

    Source: Floor

  9. 25 July 2018

    Discharge

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  10. 25 July 2018

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  11. 25 July 2018

    Floor

    Mrs. Handel asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

    Source: Floor

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