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- H.R.5320
H.R.5320: Citizens' Right to Know Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 5, 2019
Bill Summary
Citizens' Right to Know Act of 2019 This bill requires a state or local government that receives funds under a Department of Justice (DOJ) grant program and uses such funds for a pretrial services program to annually report to DOJ the amount of money allocated for the pretrial services program and certain information about participating defendants. DOJ must make the information publicly available.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 30, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Dec. 5, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Dec. 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Clay Higgins (R-La.) |