The Senate voted 94-1 to approve the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act yesterday. The legislation calls on the Justice Department to facilitate an expedited review of coronavirus-related hate crimes, citing a recent increase in crimes and violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The bill still requires approval in the House and final signature from President Biden.
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