Sec. 4. Duties of the commission
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In this section, the term hate crime means an offense under section 249 of title 18, United States Code. The Commission shall investigate the following: Whether the number of hate crimes committed has increased during the period beginning on January 1, 2015, and ending on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. To the extent that the Commission determines under paragraph
(1)that the number of hate crimes committed has increased, the factors that have contributed to the increase. Policies or actions that law enforcement agencies might adopt or engage in to reduce the commission of hate crimes. The impact of underreporting on hate crimes statistics and hate crimes prevention. Ways to improve hate crimes reporting and ensure full and complete participation in the National Incident-Based Reporting System by local law enforcement agencies, including by identifying any barriers that may deter such reporting. Bias prevention efforts and responses to hate crimes that are successful and possible through coordination with nonprofit organizations, local education agencies, and government entities. The prevalence and rise of online hate crime incidents.