H.R. 1843 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act
H.R. 1843 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 11, 2021, sponsored by Grace Meng with 181 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 181
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
COVID - 19 Hate Crimes Act This bill requires a designated officer or employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) hate crimes and reports of COVID-19 hate crimes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Grace Meng (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 181 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (May 18, 2021)
More bills from Grace Meng in the 117th Congress
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 2630: Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act
- S. 937: COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
- H.R. 1652: VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021
- H.R. 1002: DEBAR Act of 2021
- H.R. 1899: Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021
- S. 921: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
- S. 1502: COPS Counseling Act
- S. 1511: Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021
- S. 854: Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
- H.R. 55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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