HR 8500
116th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal justice information and records
Government information and archives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting
Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 1, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act
This bill establishes an electronic system within the Department of Justice for members of the press to file complaints alleging misconduct by law enforcement agencies and officers.
Law enforcement agencies must respond to complaints within 60 days as a condition of receiving certain funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and participating in the Department of Defense program related to surplus military equipment (known as the 1033 program).
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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