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Establish a commission to study and recommend ways to prevent and address hate crimes.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asHate Crimes Commission Act of 2026Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2023

What’s happening with Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2026?

The Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2026, introduced as H.R. 8932, sits in the House Committee on the Judiciary as of May 19, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This pattern of inaction is the standard way most legislation ends in Congress.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2026 (H.R. 8932 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 4172 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 4172 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.