The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act ____.
A) established the right of same-sex marriages in the United States
B) introduced federal law in the United States against hate crimes based on sexual orientation
C) officially recognized homosexuality as not being a mental disorder
D) provided for United States recognition of same-sex marriages granted in foreign countries

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The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act introduced federal law in the United States against hate crimes based on sexual orientation, among other factors. It was signed into law in 2009 by President Barack Obama. Therefore, Option B is the correct answer. A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the act's purpose or provisions.