U.S. Congress - S.909 Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act
S.909 - Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act
A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)
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- Official: A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Popular: Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act as introduced.
- Short: Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act as introduced.
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Interests that support this bill:
- Democratic/Liberal
- Gay & lesbian rights & issues
- Human Rights
- Minority/Ethnic Groups
- Courts & Justice System
- Churches, clergy & religious organizations
Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Michael Bennet [D, CO] | $1,253,094 | |
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] | $274,595 | |
| Sen. Chris Coons [D, DE] | $203,850 | |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] | $190,201 | |
| Sen. Patty Murray [D, WA] | $158,349 | |
| Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D, CT] | $128,949 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $122,946 | |
| Sen. Charles Schumer [D, NY] | $112,128 | |
| Sen. Al Franken [D, MN] | $91,772 | |
| Sen. Patrick Leahy [D, VT] | $75,500 | |
| Rep. William Owens [D, NY-23] | $305,059 | |
| Rep. Chellie Pingree [D, ME-1] | $204,700 | |
| Rep. Gary Peters [D, MI-9] | $170,120 | |
| Rep. Niki Tsongas [D, MA-5] | $130,450 | |
| Rep. Kurt Schrader [D, OR-5] | $107,750 | |
| Rep. Gerald Connolly [D, VA-11] | $93,443 | |
| Rep. Martin Heinrich [D, NM-1] | $84,513 | |
| Rep. Frank Pallone [D, NJ-6] | $76,300 | |
| Rep. Judy Chu [D, CA-32] | $74,550 | |
| Rep. James Himes [D, CT-4] | $62,450 |
Specific Organizations Supporting S.909
- Anti-Defamation League
- American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
- National Youth Advocacy Coalition
- National Center for Transgender Equality
- National Black Justice Coalition
- Civil Rights Coalition
- National Council of La Raza
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism
- American Association of People with Disabilities
- National Sheriffs' Association
- Matthew Shepard Foundation
- Human Rights Campaign
- Log Cabin Republicans
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
- American Civil Liberties Union
Interests that oppose this bill:
Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] | $6,500 | |
| Sen. Mike Johanns [R, NE] | $1,000 | |
| Sen. Thomas Coburn [R, OK] | $0 | |
| Sen. Scott Brown [R, MA] | $0 | |
| Sen. John Hoeven [R, ND] | $0 | |
| Sen. James Risch [R, ID] | $0 | |
| Sen. Claire McCaskill [D, MO] | $0 | |
| Sen. Dean Heller [R, NV] | $0 | |
| Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D, CT] | $0 | |
| Sen. Bob Corker [R, TN] | $0 | |
| Rep. Michele Bachmann [R, MN-6] | $7,200 | |
| Rep. Todd Akin [R, MO-2] | $5,000 | |
| Rep. Christopher Smith [R, NJ-4] | $2,000 | |
| Rep. Rob Wittman [R, VA-1] | $2,000 | |
| Rep. Timothy Walberg [R, MI-7] | $700 | |
| Rep. Stephen Fincher [R, TN-8] | $250 | |
| Rep. Addison Wilson [R, SC-2] | $250 | |
| Rep. Andy Harris [R, MD-1] | $200 | |
| Rep. Tom Price [R, GA-6] | $200 | |
| Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R, MO-4] | $200 |
Specific Organizations Opposing S.909
- Focus on the Family
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