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Introduced
06/04/2020
06/04/2020
In Committee
06/04/2020
06/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
PRIDE Act Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence Act of 2020 This bill establishes new reporting requirements related to use-of-force incidents involving a law enforcement officer and civilian. Specifically, it requires a state or Indian tribe that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to report on use-of-force incidents involving a law enforcement officer and a civilian. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 10% the JAG allocation of a state or Indian tribe that fails to comply. The bill also authorizes DOJ to make grants to law enforcement agencies to comply with the use-of-force reporting requirements, as well as to promote public awareness and train law enforcement personnel with respect to use-of-force incidents.
AI Summary
This bill, the PRIDE Act Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence Act of 2020, establishes new reporting requirements for states and Indian tribes that receive funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. The bill requires these jurisdictions to report quarterly on use-of-force incidents involving law enforcement officers and civilians, including information such as the demographics of those involved and details about the incident. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce JAG funding by up to 10% for states or tribes that fail to comply with the reporting requirements. The bill also authorizes DOJ to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to help them comply with the reporting requirements and to promote public awareness and training related to use-of-force incidents.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Joaquin Castro (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Chuy García (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Joseph Kennedy (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Michael San Nicolas (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/04/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7089/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7089/BILLS-116hr7089ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7089/BILLS-116hr7089ih.pdf.pdf |
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