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HR 1914 102th Congress House

Police Brutality Accountability Act of 1991

Official title: To provide for the acquisition and publication of data on police brutality complaints, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 17, 1991 Introduced by: Mfume, Kweisi Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Congressional reporting requirementsCriminal investigationCriminal statisticsGovernment paperwork
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 18, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Apr 17, 1991
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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 Latest action March 18, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Police Brutality Accountability Act of 1991 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) acquire national data on the number, nature, and disposition of police brutality complaints and the procedures employed by Federal, State, and local governments to investigate and resolve such complaints; (2) publish an annual summary of such data; and (3) submit to the President, the Congress, and the chief executive officer of each State, and make available to the chief executive officers of local governments, annual recommendations specifying the methods by which Federal, State, and local governments can improve the investigation and resolution of such complaints and a report detailing model procedures for investigation and resolution of such complaints.

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