118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 61 — Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023

“To prevent and prosecute white supremacy inspired hate crime and conspiracy to commit white supremacy inspired hate crime and to amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the scope of hate crimes.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Last action Jan 9, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

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Referred

Jan 9, 2023

Judiciary

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands federal hate crime offenses to include acts motivated by white supremacy. The bill also establishes a standard for determining whether a person engaged in a white supremacy inspired hate crime, sets forth the elements of related conspiracies, and authorizes the Department of Justice to investigate, prosecute, and maintain records of white supremacy inspired hate crimes and related conspiracies.

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.