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]
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).
Title
Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act
Sponsors
Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2020-10-01 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2020-10-01 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
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
Criminal justice information and records
Government information and archives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
---|---|
Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8500/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8500/BILLS-116hr8500ih.pdf |