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- H.R.2927
H.R.2927: Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced May 22, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 22, 2019
Bill Summary
Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2019 This bill requires a state or local government that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on de-escalation techniques and require law enforcement to use such techniques. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to comply with the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 26, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| May 22, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 22, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) |