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National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2017

Introduced: January 24, 2017 Introduced by: Cohen, Steve Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 24, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E84)
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2017

This bill requires federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to collect, compile, and submit data to the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers.

The BJS must report to Congress and publish such data.

DOJ must reduce by 10% the allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for a state or local government that fails to substantially comply.

What's happening now January 24, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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