Bill · H.R. 4187· House(119-HR-4187)
Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Lieu
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025. It amends title 18 of the United States Code. Specifically, it changes the language in the Federal hate crime statute regarding the causation element. The bill modifies paragraphs (1) and (2)(A) of section 249(a). It replaces the term because of with the word if. Furthermore, it adds the phrase was a contributory motivating factor for causing or attempting to cause such injury regarding a person's characteristics or disability.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The broader causation standard assists in prosecuting crimes targeting racial identity.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill enhances the ability to prosecute crimes motivated by ethnic identity.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The amendment provides stronger legal protections against identity-based violence.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
Changing the legal standard may affect the due process threshold for proving criminal intent.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 changes the wording in the Federal hate crime statute so that a person's protected characteristic or disability only needs to be a contributory motivating factor for causing injury. This could make it easier to hold offenders accountable for hate crimes, which benefits victims and the public seeking justice.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific details about negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For L G B T Q Community+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For People With Disabilities+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Racial Equity+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Due Process-2
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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