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US HR3026

US HR3026
Use of Force Accountability Act of 2021


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Introduced
05/07/2021
In Committee
11/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require States receiving grants under the Byrne grant program and the COPS grant program to have in place laws requiring certain independent investigations of law enforcement officers’ use of deadly force, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Use of Force Accountability Act of 2021, requires states receiving Byrne grant and COPS grant funding to have laws in place that mandate independent investigations of law enforcement officers' use of deadly force. It defines "independent investigation" as a criminal investigation or prosecution conducted by an agency, review board, or independent prosecutor not affiliated with the law enforcement agency involved. The bill also authorizes $750 million in grant funding to assist states in implementing these independent investigation statutes over fiscal years 2022-2025.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/09/2021)

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