Bills · S 3724
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3724Crime and Law Enforcement
Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 29· LAST ACTION JAN 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the issue of underreported hate crimes, which can obscure the true extent of these incidents across the country. Currently, reporting hate crime data to the FBI is voluntary for local law enforcement agencies, leading to inconsistencies and gaps in data, with many jurisdictions reporting zero or no hate crimes year after year.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a financial incentive for larger local governments to improve their hate crime reporting. This could lead to more comprehensive and reliable national data on hate crimes, which is crucial for policymakers, researchers, and community groups to understand trends, allocate resources, and develop effective prevention strategies. If it doesn't pass, the current voluntary system with its reporting gaps would likely continue, making it harder to accurately track and address hate crimes.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Attorney General to develop a method for evaluating whether local governments are credibly reporting hate crimes to the FBI.
This establishes a formal process to assess the quality and completeness of hate crime data submitted by local jurisdictions.
PROVISION 02
Makes local governments ineligible for certain federal grants if they fail to credibly report hate crimes, such as reporting zero incidents or no data at all.
This creates a financial consequence for non-compliance, incentivizing improved reporting practices among recipient jurisdictions.
PROVISION 03
Allows an exception for local governments that can demonstrate significant community education and awareness initiatives on hate crimes, even if their reporting was not credible.
This provides an alternative path for jurisdictions to maintain eligibility, encouraging public engagement and education efforts related to hate crimes.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Attorney General to publish an annual report on jurisdictions that received the community education exception.
This increases transparency regarding which jurisdictions are granted exceptions and what efforts they are undertaking.
PROVISION 05
Defines a 'covered jurisdiction' as a local government with a population over 100,000 that requests a specific federal grant.
This clarifies which entities are subject to the bill's requirements and potential penalties, focusing on larger jurisdictions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 29
Introduced in Senate
JAN 29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3724
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 29, 2026
Last actionJan 29, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2026
Senate BillS 3724Crime and Law Enforcement
Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2026
INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 29, 2026
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