Hate crimes bill clears House Judiciary Committee, 15-12

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Hate crimes bill clears House Judiciary Committee, 15-12
by: Pam Spaulding
Thu Apr 23, 2009 at 14:15:00 PM EDT

http://pamshouseblend.com/diary/10587/hate-crimes-bill-clears-house-judiciary-committee-1512

The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1913), which includes expansion of federal hate crimes law to include actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity, has cleared the House Judiciary Committee (again, as it has previously). (Wash Blade):

    Committee members backed the bill, 15-12, following a second day of debate. The measure will next go to the House floor for a vote, something that Capitol Hill observers have said could occur as soon as next week.