HR 5943
David’s Law
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Bill overview
The David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2019, or David’s Law, aims to strengthen federal enforcement against hate crimes. It expands existing laws to include offenses motivated by bias based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or disability, and increases penalties for such crimes, particularly when they involve violence or kidnapping. The bill also authorizes grants to state and local programs focused on combating hate crimes committed by juveniles and directs the Department of Justice and Treasury to hire additional personnel to address these offenses.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
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