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National Hate Crimes Hotline Act of 2016

Introduced: November 16, 2016 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 5, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Nov 16, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 16, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Hate Crimes Hotline Act of 2016

This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants to: (1) private, nonprofit entities to establish and operate a national, toll-free telephone hotline and an Internet website to assist victims of hate crimes; and (2) state and local law enforcement entities for educational and training programs on solving hate crimes and establishing dialogues with members of at-risk communities.

Additionally, the bill directs DOJ to establish a grant program for local organizations to establish or expand programs that provide services to victims of hate crimes.

What's happening now December 5, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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