Bills · HR 2588
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2588Crime and Law Enforcement
Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025
INTRO APR 2· LAST ACTION APR 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a significant issue: the underreporting of hate crimes across the nation. Currently, many jurisdictions report zero hate crimes or fail to submit data, which makes it difficult to understand the true scope of the problem. If this bill becomes law, it will push larger local governments to improve their data collection and reporting on hate crimes by linking it to federal grant money they rely on.
Voters should care because accurate data on hate crimes is essential for developing effective policies to combat prejudice, protect vulnerable communities, and hold perpetrators accountable. If the bill passes, it could lead to a more honest picture of hate crime incidents, potentially enabling better prevention efforts and support for victims. If it doesn't pass, the status quo of potentially incomplete or misleading hate crime statistics would likely continue.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Attorney General to develop a method to evaluate whether local governments with over 100,000 people are credibly reporting hate crimes.
This creates a federal mechanism to assess local hate crime data reporting practices, promoting accountability.
PROVISION 02
Local governments found not to be credibly reporting hate crimes will lose eligibility for certain federal crime prevention grants.
This provides a financial incentive for jurisdictions to improve their hate crime reporting.
PROVISION 03
An exception allows jurisdictions to retain grant eligibility if they implement significant community education and awareness programs about hate crimes.
This provision balances accountability with opportunities for jurisdictions to address reporting issues through community engagement and improved internal processes.
PROVISION 04
Defines "credibly reporting hate crimes" to include a jurisdiction not reporting any hate crime data or reporting zero incidents to the FBI.
This provides clear criteria for what constitutes a potential failure in reporting, helping guide the Attorney General's evaluation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
63
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 2 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 2
Introduced in House
APR 2
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2588
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 2, 2025
Last actionApr 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025
House BillHR 2588Crime and Law Enforcement
Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 2, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
