Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023

Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023

This bill establishes the United States Commission on Hate Crimes. The commission must investigate and report on

• whether hate crimes have increased;
• factors that contributed to an increase in hate crimes, if one is determined to exist;
• policies or actions that law enforcement agencies might adopt to reduce the commission of hate crimes;
• the impact of underreporting on hate crimes statistics and prevention;
• ways to improve hate crimes reporting and ensure full and complete participation in the National Incident-Based Reporting System by local law enforcement agencies;
• bias prevention efforts and responses to hate crimes that are successful and possible through coordination with nonprofit organizations, local education agencies, and government entities; and
• the prevalence and rise of online hate crime incidents.