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This bill establishes the National Police Misuse of Force Investigation Board (the Board), an independent federal agency dedicated to investigating incidents of police violence. The Board will be composed of 8 members appointed by the President, with at least 4 members selected based on expertise in areas like civil rights law, psychology, and social theory. The Board's primary responsibilities include investigating deaths in police custody, officer-involved shootings, and uses of force resulting in severe bodily injury. The agency will have broad investigative powers, including the ability to conduct hearings, issue subpoenas, order autopsies, and inspect relevant evidence. The Board will be required to submit periodic and annual reports to Congress, making recommendations for reforms to police procedures, laws, and equipment. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Board provide support services to families of civilians involved in incidents under investigation, including mental health counseling and communication. The bill also includes provisions for oversight, such as reviews by the Inspector General and the Comptroller General, and establishes grant eligibility requirements that incentivize local and state governments to implement the Board's recommendations by potentially reducing federal funding for non-compliant jurisdictions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3652/all-info