US HB8500 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on October 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-01 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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).

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Title

Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-10-01HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2020-10-01HouseIntroduced in House

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