Amid Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Rep. Velazquez Announces Two Bills to Direct Federal Resources to End Spike, Combat Crimes Nationwide
April 15, 2021
April 15, 2021
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 14, 2021:
In light of the spike in racist and biased crimes against Asian-Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has introduced two bills to combat hate crimes across the country. These bills would dedicate federal dollars towards helping law enforcement, community-based organizations, and schools address hate crimes and step up prevention efforts.< . . .
In light of the spike in racist and biased crimes against Asian-Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has introduced two bills to combat hate crimes across the country. These bills would dedicate federal dollars towards helping law enforcement, community-based organizations, and schools address hate crimes and step up prevention efforts.< . . .