HR 4187 changes the legal test for federal hate crimes. Instead of proving a crime happened "because of" the victim's identity, prosecutors would only need to show the victim's protected trait was one contributing motive. No new crimes, groups, or penalties are created.
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Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 4187: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill affects anyone involved in federal hate crime cases -- victims seeking justice, defendants facing charges, prosecutors building cases, and judges instructing juries. It could expand the range of cases that qualify for federal hate crime prosecution by making it easier to prove that bias was a factor, even when multiple motives were present.
Why this matters: How the law defines motive in hate crime cases determines which attacks get treated as federal hate crimes. The current "because of" language has led to inconsistent rulings because courts disagree about whether bias must be the sole motive or just a motive. This bill tries to settle that question by explicitly saying bias only needs to be one contributing factor. The real-world stakes are about who gets charged, what victims can expect from the justice system, and how consistently hate crime law is applied across the country.
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Officially: Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025
HR 4187 changes the legal test for federal hate crimes. Instead of proving a crime happened "because of" the victim's identity, prosecutors would only need to show the victim's protected trait was one contributing motive. No new crimes, groups, or penalties are created.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR4187. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (6/26/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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