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US HR1481

US HR1481
Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/02/2021
In Committee
05/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to report information related to allegations of misconduct of law enforcement officers to the Attorney General, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021, requires Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to report information related to allegations of misconduct by law enforcement officers to the Attorney General. Specifically, it mandates the collection and reporting of data on the total number of allegations, judgments, and settlements related to officer misconduct, including details about the officers and civilians involved, the nature of the misconduct, and the financial costs. The bill also calls for a Government Accountability Office study on this data and the creation of a public database by the Attorney General. Additionally, it ties funding under the Byrne JAG program to a State or local government's compliance with the reporting requirements.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 05/18/2021)

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