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Rep. Lofgren Votes to Pass Hate Crimes Legislation

May 3, 2007

Washington, DC — Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today voted in favor of H.R. 1592, Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which broadens federal coverage of hate crimes. The bill also provides assistance to local law enforcement with expenses related to hate crime cases, and would require that the FBI collect statistics on gender- and gender identity-related bias crimes, as well as juvenile victims and offenders.

“All Americans, regardless of their color or sexual orientation, deserve equal protection under the law,” stated Rep. Zoe Lofgren. “This bill will help ensure that local law enforcement agencies have the necessary resources and support to properly pursue hate crimes investigations. The bill covers acts of violence against ALL victims of hate crimes - all races, all religions, genders. This bill does not discriminate. I’m proud to have voted for, and co-sponsored, this bill.”

H.R. 1592 is supported by more than 210 civil rights, education, religious, and civic organizations. Major law enforcement organizations have also endorsed the bill, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National District Attorneys Association, the National Sheriffs Association, and the Police Executive Research Forum, as well as 31 State Attorneys General.

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Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is serving her seventh term in Congress representing most of the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County . She serves as Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. She also Chairs the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections and serves on the House Homeland Security Committee. Congresswoman Lofgren is Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation consisting of 34 Democratic members of the House of Representatives from California .

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