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H.R. 5320

Citizens’ Right to Know Act of 2019

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.

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

Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3](R-LA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Citizens’ Right to Know Act of 2019 — Informed