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Introduced
07/21/2020
07/21/2020
In Committee
07/21/2020
07/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require the display of certain identification for certain law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. This bill establishes a framework to require law enforcement officers to visibly display their identification while on duty. Specifically, it requires federal law enforcement agencies to enact policies requiring on-duty officers to visibly display identification. State and local law enforcement agencies must implement a substantially similar policy as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and the Community Oriented Policing Services program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Badge Transparency Act of 2020, establishes a framework to require federal law enforcement officers to visibly display their identification, including their first and last name, the name of their agency, and a badge or identification number, while on duty. It also conditions federal law enforcement funding for state and local agencies on the implementation of a substantially similar policy. The bill requires federal agencies to enforce the policy and collect data on compliance, with oversight from the Department of Justice Inspector General.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D)*,
Jared Huffman (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7711/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7711/BILLS-116hr7711ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7711/BILLS-116hr7711ih.pdf.pdf |
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