US S4064

Bill

US S4064

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020

Introduced
06/24/2020

In Committee
06/24/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and behavioral health crisis. This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop law enforcement training curricula in alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and techniques for safely responding to a person experiencing a behavioral health crisis. DOJ shall also make grants to states for law enforcement officers to acquire such training from the DOJ or an equivalent program offered by a DOJ-certified entity.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop law enforcement training curricula in alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and techniques for safely responding to a person experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The bill authorizes the DOJ to make grants to states for law enforcement officers to acquire such training from the DOJ or an equivalent program offered by a DOJ-certified entity. It also authorizes $50 million annually from 2021 to 2025 for the Byrne JAG Program to fund these law enforcement training programs.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

John Cornyn (R)*, Bill Cassidy (R),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/24/2020)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4064/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4064/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4064/BILLS-116s4064is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4064/BILLS-116s4064is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR7278	JUSTICE Act Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HR8088	To provide funding to law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
S3985	JUSTICE Act Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7995)	Related

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