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Introduced
05/25/2017
05/25/2017
In Committee
05/25/2017
05/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
PRIDE Act Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence Act of 2017 This bill requires a state or Indian tribe that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to report on use-of-force incidents involving a law enforcement officer and a civilian. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 10% the JAG allocation of a state or Indian tribe that fails to comply. The bill authorizes DOJ to make grants to law enforcement agencies to comply with reporting requirements, establish reporting systems, promote public awareness, and train law enforcement personnel with respect to use-of-force incidents.
AI Summary
This bill, the PRIDE Act (Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence Act of 2017), requires states and Indian tribes receiving Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) program funds to report quarterly on use-of-force incidents involving law enforcement officers and civilians. The Department of Justice (DOJ) can reduce a state or tribe's Byrne JAG funding by up to 10% if they fail to comply. The bill also authorizes the DOJ to provide grants to smaller law enforcement agencies to help them establish reporting systems, promote public awareness, and train officers on use of force.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/25/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1258/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1258/BILLS-115s1258is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1258/BILLS-115s1258is.pdf.pdf |
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