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H.R. 7278

Referred to Committee

JUSTICE Act

Introduced 6/18/2020•116th Congress•House

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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.

6/18/2020 • House

Summary

Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020 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, establishes a commission to study the conditions affecting Black men and boys, and establishes best practices and training requirements.

Introduced in House • 6/18/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Academic performance and assessmentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAppropriationsAssault and harassment offensesCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringEmployee performanceEmployment and training programs

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (164)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
163
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

Republican • MN-8

Sponsored 6/18/2020

Cosponsors (163)

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Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]

R-WI-8

Joined 6/18/2020

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Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]

R-TX-8

Joined 6/18/2020

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Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

R-NY-21

Joined 6/18/2020

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 18, 2020

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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Introduced in House6/18/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors163