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HR 1240 · National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
Feb 12, 2025
Latest action
Feb 12, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN-9]
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors
0

Summary

National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025 This bill establishes a framework to require law enforcement agencies to collect data on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers. Specifically, it requires federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to collect, compile, and submit to the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) Bureau of Justice Statistics data on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers. 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.

Recent actions

  1. Feb 12, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Feb 12, 2025 Introduced in House
  3. Feb 12, 2025 Introduced in House

Votes

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