The Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2026 establishes a 10-member federal commission to investigate factors contributing to hate crimes in the United States and recommend prevention strategies. The commission will examine issues including the role of social media and technology, law enforcement policies to reduce hate crimes, underreporting problems, barriers to participation in the federal crime reporting system, and the prevalence of online hate incidents. Commission members will be appointed within 60 days from congressional leadership, the Attorney General, and representatives from law enforcement and civil rights organizations, with the group holding its first meeting within 90 days of full membership. The commission must complete its investigation and submit a report to Congress and the President within one year of full appointment, after which it will dissolve 90 days later. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to audit FBI hate crime data collection methods within one year and report recommendations for improving data accuracy and identifying anomalies such as agencies consistently reporting zero hate crimes.
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