Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2026

The Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2026 creates a temporary United States Commission on Hate Crimes to investigate the causes of rising hate crimes and improve how they are reported. This 10-member commission will include representatives from law enforcement, civil rights organizations, and both major political parties, and it will meet for one year to study factors like social media influence and barriers to data collection. After its investigation, the commission must submit a report to Congress and the President with specific recommendations for federal agencies to enhance reporting accuracy and prevent bias-motivated violence. Additionally, the bill requires an independent audit by the Government Accountability Office to verify the accuracy of hate crime data currently collected by the FBI. The commission and the audit are designed to be temporary measures that end once their reports are delivered.