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Introduced
12/09/2020
12/09/2020
In Committee
12/09/2020
12/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Justice to collect and make publicly available certain information from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies about allegations of misconduct by law enforcement officers, including the amounts of any relevant settlements. It also directs the Government Accountability Office to study costs and other issues related to such misconduct.
AI Summary
This bill, the Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2020, requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to collect and publicly share information from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies about allegations of misconduct by law enforcement officers, including details on settlements and costs. The bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the costs and other issues related to such misconduct. It also establishes reporting requirements for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, with potential funding reductions for non-compliant state and local agencies. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability around police misconduct and its financial implications.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Don Beyer (D)*,
Joyce Beatty (D),
Lacy Clay (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/09/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8908/all-info | 12/10/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8908/BILLS-116hr8908ih.pdf | 12/23/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8908/BILLS-116hr8908ih.pdf.pdf | 12/23/2020 |
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