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BillHR 9066 · 119

Community-Based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crimes Act of 2026

Introduced
May 29, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds community-based programs to prevent and address hate crimes. Establishes grants for local organizations to develop initiatives that combat hate crimes.

Sponsored By

Grace Meng
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 29, 2026
  3. May 29, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects local communities and organizations by providing them with funding to develop hate crime prevention programs. It also impacts victims of hate crimes by potentially increasing support services and resources available to them.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedMay 29, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 29, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.