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What is the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act? The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act aims at reducing anti-Asian violence in the U.S. WASHINGTON - The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States. S. 937 achieved near-unanimous bipartisan support, passing 94-1. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., was the only no vote. Though timely, the COVID-19 Hate Crime Act is also a relatively modest measure that supporters see as an initial step in a federal response to the rise in hate crimes targeting Asian communities. RELATED: Senate votes...