Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2026

This bill would create a 10-member United States Commission on Hate Crimes, with two members each chosen by the Senate and House majority and minority leaders and two by the Attorney General. The Commission would study causes of hate crimes, including social media and technology, underreporting, law enforcement policies, and ways to improve local agency reporting to the FBI's national crime data system. Within one year after all members are appointed, it would send Congress and the President a report with recommendations, and it would end 90 days later. The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to audit the FBI's hate crime data within one year and report findings and recommendations to Congress.

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Sponsors

• Kirsten E. Gillibrand Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors