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JUSTICE Act

Introduced: March 1, 2021 Introduced by: Stauber, Pete Republican · Minnesota See on congress.gov

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Mar 22, 2021

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

Feb 1, 2021

Introduced in House

Feb 1, 2021

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2021 or the JUSTICE Act

This bill addresses policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. The bill funds state and local grants, incentivizes state and local reporting on the use of certain policing practices, creates new federal offenses for certain misconduct, and establishes best practices and training requirements.

The bill funds state and local grants, including to support the use of body-worn cameras, to implement information sharing systems for disciplinary records of law enforcement officers, and to prohibit officers from engaging in sexual acts under color of the law.

Further, it requires state and local governments that receive grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to report information related to use-of-force incidents and the use of no-knock warrants.

At the federal level, the bill establishes new criminal offenses related to falsifying police reports and engaging in sexual acts under color of law.

The bill directs the Department of Justice to develop training on de-escalation tactics, behavioral health crises, alternatives to the use of force, and the duty to intervene when another officer uses excessive force.

Finally, the bill establishes and funds the National Criminal Justice Commission. Among other tasks, the commission must develop best practices for policing tactics and procedures.

What's happening now March 22, 2021

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

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