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Rep. Bera discusses COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act after bill passes CongressRep. Bera discusses COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act after bill passes Congress
Washington, DC,
May 20, 2021
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FOX40
The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act is awaiting President Joe Biden's signature after passing the House with bipartisan support. The House passed the bill designed to crack down on hate crimes targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act was introduced in March and addresses the rising number of hate crimes, verbal harassment and violence directed towards the community. The bill would make reporting hate crimes more accessible at the state and local levels. |