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H.R.1870: Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced April 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
99 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on diversity and sensitivity. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply. Additionally, the bill requires a state or local government that receives JAG funding to have in effect...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 4, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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April 4, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |