United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8500 — Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act

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

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Establishes an electronic system within the Department of Justice for members of the press to file complaints alleging misconduct by law enforcement agencies and officers. Law enforcement agencies must respond to complaints within 60 days as a condition of receiving certain funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and participating in the Department of Defense program related to surplus military equipment (known as the 1033 program).

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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)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Crime and law enforcement Criminal justice information and records Government information and archives Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers News media and reporting
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8500 do?
Establishes an electronic system within the Department of Justice for members of the press to file complaints alleging misconduct by law enforcement agencies and officers. Law enforcement agencies must respond to complaints within 60 days as a condition of receiving certain funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and participating in the Department of Defense program related to surplus military equipment (known as the 1033 program).
Who sponsors HR 8500?
HR 8500 is sponsored by Mark Takano (D).
What is the current status of HR 8500?
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 8500?
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