HR. 4187In Committee
Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025
Lowers the proof standard for federal hate crime cases by making a protected characteristic a contributory motivating factor instead of a but for cause
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Lowers the proof standard for federal hate crime cases by making a protected characteristic a contributory motivating factor instead of a but for cause
Key points
- Amend federal hate crime standard
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-06-26 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCrime and Law Enforcement