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Proposal:COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill HR 6721
Type of Legislation House Bill
Congress 116
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

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 of COVID-19 of any person because of that characteristic.

The designated officer or employee must periodically report on the status of each case reviewed.

Bill Title

COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2020-05-05: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2020-05-05: Introduced in House
  • 2020-05-05: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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