Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Hate crimes

Bill Introduced: S.1765 Hate Crimes Against the Homeless Statistics Act of 2009

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Hate Crime Statistics Act to include crimes against the homeless.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.154 Expressing the sense of Congress that African-Americans and Jewish-Americans share common historical experiences and a commitment to a society free from hatred and violence.

2009-06-15T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of Congress that African-Americans and Jewish-Americans share common historical experiences and a commitment to a society free from hatred and violence.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.529 Condemning the violent attack on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10, 2009 and honoring the bravery and dedication of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum employees and security personnel.

2009-06-11T00:00:00Z

Condemning the violent attack on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10, 2009 and honoring the bravery and dedication of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum employees and security personnel.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2684 National Hate Crimes Hotline Act of 2009

2009-06-03T00:00:00Z

To establish grant programs to provide for the establishment of a national hate crime hotline and a hate crime information and assistance website, to provide training and education to local law enforcement to prevent hate crimes, and to provide assistance to victims of hate crimes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2677 Military Personnel Protection Act of 2009

2009-06-03T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for hate crimes against members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.909 Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act

2009-04-28T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1913 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009

2009-04-02T00:00:00Z

To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.7 A concurrent resolution honoring and remembering the life of Lawrence "Larry" King.

2009-02-13T00:00:00Z

A concurrent resolution honoring and remembering the life of Lawrence "Larry" King.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.52 Honoring and remembering the life of Lawrence "Larry" King.

2009-02-12T00:00:00Z

Honoring and remembering the life of Lawrence "Larry" King.

Bill Introduced: H.R.823 Hate Crime Statistics Improvement Act of 2009

2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

To amend the Hate Crime Statistics Act to require the Attorney General to acquire data about crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on gender.

Bill Introduced: H.R.808 Department of Peace Act

2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

To establish a Department of Peace.

Bill Introduced: H.R.262 David Ray Ritcheson Hate Crime Prevention Act

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

To prevent hate crimes, to provide support services for victims of hate crimes, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.7 Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss of life that defined the Third Reich and celebrate the continued education efforts for tolerance and justice, reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the fight against intolerance and prejudice in any form, and honoring the legacy of transparent procedure, government accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights.

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss of life that defined the Third Reich and celebrate the continued education efforts for tolerance and justice, reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the fight against intolerance and prejudice in any form, and honoring the legacy of transparent procedure, government accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights.

Bill Introduced: H.R.256 David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

To enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.70 Noose Hate Crime Act of 2009

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for displaying nooses in public with intent to harass or intimidate a person because of that person's race, color, religion, or national origin.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5152 Former Soviet Union Minority Relief Act of 2008

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

To authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.693 Condemning the recent actions of the Ku Klux Klan.

2007-09-27T00:00:00Z

Condemning the recent actions of the Ku Klux Klan.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.535 Commending David Ray Ritcheson, a survivor of one of the most horrific hate crimes in the history of Texas, and recognizing his efforts in promoting Federal legislation to combat hate crimes.

2007-07-11T00:00:00Z

Commending David Ray Ritcheson, a survivor of one of the most horrific hate crimes in the history of Texas, and recognizing his efforts in promoting Federal legislation to combat hate crimes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.476 Condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination against Iranian-Americans.

2007-06-11T00:00:00Z

Condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination against Iranian-Americans.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2216 Hate Crimes Against the Homeless Statistics Act of 2007

2007-05-08T00:00:00Z

To amend the Hate Crime Statistics Act to include crimes against the homeless.