Chairman Nadler Issues Floor Statement in Support of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on May 18, 2021, in support of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act (S. 937):
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"The 'COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act,' is important and timely legislation to address the disturbing rise in violence directed at Asian-Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Among other things, this legislation would help DOJ expedite review of . . .
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"The 'COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act,' is important and timely legislation to address the disturbing rise in violence directed at Asian-Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Among other things, this legislation would help DOJ expedite review of . . .