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H.R. 630

National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2017

National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2017

This bill requires federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to collect, compile, and submit data to the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers.

The BJS must report to Congress and publish such data.

DOJ must reduce by 10% the allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for a state or local government that fails to substantially comply.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9](D-TN)Sponsor
29 cosponsors29 D
29cosponsors1committees5actions8subjects
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E84)

  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2017 — Informed