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H.R.5779: Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2020
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2020
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
50 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 6, 2020
Bill Summary
Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020 This bill conditions a state or local government's receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program on the state's compliance with certain requirements following an incident involving the use of deadly force by a local law enforcement officer that results in a person's death. Specifically, the governor must appoint a special prosecutor to present evidence before a judge to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 6, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 6, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) |