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Hate Crime Victim Assistance Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-223| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2019
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Hate Crime Victim Assistance Act of 2019 This bill establishes new grant programs to support state and local efforts to combat hate crimes and assist hate crime victims. Specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must award grants for the following: (1) hate crime information and assistance websites and hate crime hotlines; and (2) education and training programs to solve and prevent hate crimes. Additionally, DOJ must establish, in the Office of Victims of Crime, a grant program to support programs and activities for victims of hate crimes.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Hate Crime Victim Assistance Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-223| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2019
Hate Crime Victim Assistance Act of 2019 This bill establishes new grant programs to support state and local efforts to combat hate crimes and assist hate crime victims. Specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must award grants for the following: (1) hate crime information and assistance websites and hate crime hotlines; and (2) education and training programs to solve and prevent hate crimes. Additionally, DOJ must establish, in the Office of Victims of Crime, a grant program to support programs and activities for victims of hate crimes.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Census and government statisticsCommunity life and organizationCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal justice information and recordsGovernment information and archivesHate crimesHealth promotion and preventive careLaw enforcement administration and fundingLawyers and legal servicesMental healthTelephone and wireless communication