The House had passed the hate crimes bill that aims to cut down the number of hate incidents against Asian Americans amid the pandemic, sending it to U.S. President Joe Biden for his signature.

The measure had gained approval in a 364-62 vote. The hate crimes bill had already passed the Senate last month, gaining one opposition vote.

Rep. Grace Meng is a New York Democrat and the co-author of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, according to a CNBC News report.

Meng said that the past year and a half has been one of pain and struggle, with despicable acts of hate and violence against the Asian American community.

The Democrat representative added that Asian Americans are tired of being in fear and frightened about their kids and elderly parents going outside.

Meng said that this bill addresses the issue through the bill, taking action on the matter.

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The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

Speaker Nancy Pelosi lauded the bill and said that it is an important measure to respond to the said growing crisis.

Pelosi said the hate crimes bill strengthens their defenses against any anti-AAPI violence while speeding their response to hate crime.

The legislation would also support state and local governments when it comes to improving their reporting on the incidents, according to an NPR report.

Rep. Judy Chu also praised the Senate for its "almost unheard of" giving bipartisan support.

Chu is the chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

She said that this just represents the much near-daily tragedies of anti-Asian violence across the country.

The hate crimes bill would mandate the Justice Department to fast-track the review of hate crimes related to the pandemic.

It also aims to give guidance on how to decrease discriminatory language tied to COVID-19.

Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans

The United Nations had released a report last year, stating a rising level of racially motivated violence and other hate incidents against Asian Americans, according to a BBC News report.

More than 2,800 reports reached the desk of the advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate. The reported hate incidents were directed at Asian Americans nationwide last year.

Meanwhile, local law enforcement authorities had also noticed the sudden spike in numbers.

California police have added patrols and set up a command post in Chinatown, while New York law enforcement agents investigated 27 incidents last year.

Some of the hate incidents against Asian Americans involved the elderly and took place in New York and California.

In California, an 84-year-old Thai immigrant had died in February after being forcefully shoved to the ground during his morning walk.

A 91-year-old senior was also shoved to the pavement from behind.

Meanwhile, in New York, a 61-year-old Filipino passenger's face was slashed with a box cutter. On top of that, an Asian American in the same state was struck in the head with a hammer by an unidentified suspect.

The assailant had reportedly asked the woman to remove her mask.

In Atlanta, eight people were killed in a shooting. Out of the eight people, six women were Asian Americans.

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