119-HR4187
To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the causation element in the Federal hate crime statute, and for other purposes.
Last action was on 6-26-2025
SenateCurrent status is Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4187
1. Short title2. Clarification as to causation element in hate crimes1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025".
2. Clarification as to causation element in hate crimes
Section 249(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(1) - in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—
(A) - by striking "because of" and inserting "if"; and
(B) - by inserting after "origin of any person" the following: "was a contributory motivating factor for causing or attempting to cause such injury"; and
(2) - in paragraph (2)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i)—
(A) - by striking "because of" and inserting "if"; and
(B) - by inserting after "disability of any person" the following: "was a contributory motivating factor for causing or attempting to cause such injury".