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Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act

Introduced: October 1, 2020 Introduced by: Takano, Mark Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 1, 2020
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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 October 1, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Nov 16, 2020
Jackson Lee, Sheila
· Oct 23, 2020
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Oct 23, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8500: Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8500/
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"H.R. 8500: Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8500/.
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H.R. 8500, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8500/.
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