Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)
Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the United States Commission on Hate Crimes to study and recommend ways to prevent hate crimes. The Commission will consist of 10 members appointed by various leaders in the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Attorney General. Its duties include investigating factors contributing to hate crimes, the impact of underreporting, and ways to improve reporting through the National Incident-Based Reporting System. The Commission is required to submit a report to Congress and the President containing its findings and recommendations. Additionally, the Comptroller General will conduct an audit of the hate crime data collected by the FBI. The Commission will terminate shortly after its report is submitted.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill aims to improve the reporting and prevention of hate crimes targeting Black communities.
- Scored +5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill addresses the prevention and investigation of hate crimes targeting Hispanic immigrants.
- Scored +5
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?
The commission investigates factors contributing to the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Prevention and Response: The Commission is tasked with investigating successful bias prevention efforts and responses through coordination with various entities, which could lead to better safety for communities (Section 4(b)(5)).
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Enhanced Data Accuracy: By investigating the impact of underreporting and ways to improve participation in the National Incident-sBased Reporting System, the bill aims to create more accurate hate crime statistics (Section 4(b)(4)).
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Addressing Technology-Driven Threats: The Commission will investigate factors such as social media and technology that contribute to high rates of hate crime incidents, as well as the rise of online hate crimes (Section 4(b)(1) and Section 4(b)(6)).
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Oversight of Law Enforcement Reporting: The bill mandates an audit by the Comptroller General to evaluate the accuracy of hate crime data collected by the FBI and provide recommendations to improve the reliability of that data (Section 6(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill aims to improve the reporting and prevention of hate crimes targeting Black communities. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The commission investigates factors contributing to the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses the prevention and investigation of hate crimes targeting Hispanic immigrants. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill investigates hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation and gender identity to improve prevention. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The commission is required to study hate crimes that target individuals based on disability.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill mandates the study of hate crimes that target individuals based on disability. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The commission is tasked with investigating hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation and gender identity. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill establishes a commission to investigate and recommend ways to prevent hate crimes targeting race, ethnicity, and ancestry. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill directs the commission to investigate law enforcement policies and actions that could reduce hate crime commission.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates a GAO audit and a commission report to improve the accuracy and oversight of hate crime data collection.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds a commission to study the role of social media and technology in the rise of hate crimes.
- 5/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York