Reintroduce the Hate Crimes Commission Act to strengthen the nation’s response to hate crimes, improve hate crime reporting, and identify strategies to prevent bias-motivated violence.

today reintroduced the Hate Crimes Commission Act ... legislation to strengthen the nation’s response to hate crimes, improve hate crime reporting, and identify strategies to prevent bias-motivated violence.

Krishnamoorthi reintroduced bicameral legislation to address hate crimes, improve reporting, and prevent bias-motivated violence.

Krishnamoorthi, Gillibrand, Meng, and Velázquez Reintroduce Bicameral Hate Crimes Commission Act | Representative Krishnamoorthi
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The legislation would establish a bipartisan United States Commission on Hate Crimes to examine the factors driving hate crimes, barriers to accurate reporting, and evidence-based approaches to prevention

The bill would create a bipartisan commission to investigate hate crimes and prevention methods.

Krishnamoorthi, Gillibrand, Meng, and Velázquez Reintroduce Bicameral Hate Crimes Commission Act | Representative Krishnamoorthi
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while directing the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit federal hate crime data collection systems.

The bill would require GAO to audit federal hate crime data collection to improve reporting accuracy.

Krishnamoorthi, Gillibrand, Meng, and Velázquez Reintroduce Bicameral Hate Crimes Commission Act | Representative Krishnamoorthi
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“Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today reintroduced the Hate Crimes Commission Act ... bicameral legislation to strengthen the nation’s response to hate crimes, improve hate crime reporting, and identify strategies to prevent bias-motivated violence.”

Official member press release confirms the bill was reintroduced on May 20, 2026 and matches the claim’s core purpose.

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Krishnamoorthi, Gillibrand, Meng, and Velázquez Reintroduce Bicameral Hate Crimes Commission Act | Representative Krishnamoorthi
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Latest news on the official site includes the May 20, 2026 press release announcing: “Krishnamoorthi, Gillibrand, Meng, and Velázquez Reintroduce Bicameral Hate Crimes Commission Act.”

Official site homepage/news listing corroborates the reintroduction and timing.

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Representative Krishnamoorthi |
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GovInfo lists H.R. 4172, the Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023, with action date June 15, 2023 and sponsor Mr. Krishnamoorthi among the bill’s introducers.

Shows the same legislation was introduced in the prior Congress, supporting that the 2026 action is a reintroduction rather than a new policy idea.

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H.R. 4172 (IH) - Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023 - GovInfo
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The bill text states it was introduced by Mr. Krishnamoorthi and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; the title is “To establish a United States Commission on Hate Crimes to study and make recommendations on the prevention of the commission of hate crimes.”

Historical official bill text shows earlier introductions of the same concept, reinforcing that Krishnamoorthi has consistently pursued this commission legislation.

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H.R. 1834 - Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2021 - Congress.gov
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