US HR16 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 3 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Supporting local law enforcement agencies in their continued work to serve our communities, and supporting their use of body worn cameras to promote transparency to protect both citizens and officers alike. Recognizes law enforcement agencies and officers for protecting us and making our communities safer. Recognizes the potential for the use of body-worn cameras by on-duty law enforcement officers to improve community relations, increase transparency, and protect citizens and police. Encourages law enforcement agencies to consider the use of body-worn cameras.

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Title

Supporting local law enforcement agencies in their continued work to serve our communities, and supporting their use of body worn cameras to promote transparency to protect both citizens and officers alike.

Sponsors

Rep. Al Green [D-TX]

History

DateChamberAction
2017-01-11HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
2017-01-03HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2017-01-03HouseIntroduced in House

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