Community-Based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crimes Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill would create a new grant program run by the Department of Justice. It would give $30 million every year to local groups that work to stop hate crimes and help victims.
• Local nonprofit groups could use the money for several projects. These include hiring safety escorts for vulnerable people, offering mental health support for victims, and teaching people how to step in safely when they see a crime happening.
• The plan focuses on solutions that do not always involve jail time. It supports classes for people who commit hate crimes to learn about the harm they caused and programs to keep young people out of the legal system.
• Groups led by the communities they serve would be the main ones getting these grants. This ensures the help is available in many different languages and respects different cultures.
• The bill also removes limits on how much money the government can give to help investigate and prosecute hate crimes. This part aims to make it easier for law enforcement to handle these cases.

Impact Analysis

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