H.R. 6332 · 114th Congress
National Hate Crimes Hotline Act of 2016
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Steve Israel
- Introduced
- 2016-11-16
- Latest action
- 2016-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
National Hate Crimes Hotline Act of 2016
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants to: (1) private, nonprofit entities to establish and operate a national, toll-free telephone hotline and an Internet website to assist victims of hate crimes; and (2) state and local law enforcement entities for educational and training programs on solving hate crimes and establishing dialogues with members of at-risk communities.
Additionally, the bill directs DOJ to establish a grant program for local organizations to establish or expand programs that provide services to victims of hate crimes.