United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7536 — State Attorneys General Empowerment Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, to permit the attorney general of a State to bring a civil action to eliminate a pattern or practice of violating rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States, and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Crime and law enforcement Civil actions and liability Criminal justice information and records Detention of persons Evidence and witnesses Juvenile crime and gang violence Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers State and local government operations
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7536 do?
To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, to permit the attorney general of a State to bring a civil action to eliminate a pattern or practice of violating rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 7536?
HR 7536 is sponsored by Robin Kelly (D).
What is the current status of HR 7536?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7536?
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