HR 4187
Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:45 AM
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Bill overview
The Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025 aims to change how federal hate crime laws are applied. Currently, prosecutors must prove that a defendant’s actions were motivated by a protected characteristic like race or religion. This bill shifts the focus to whether that characteristic was a ‘contributory motivating factor’ in the crime, making it easier to charge someone with a hate crime. The bill clarifies the legal standard for establishing this connection, broadening the scope of offenses considered hate crimes.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
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