HR 6216 · 114th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Preservation of Public Evidence Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-09-28· Sponsored by Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2016-10-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Preservation of Public Evidence Act of 2016 This bill requires a state that receives funds under a Department of Justice (DOJ) grant program for law enforcement activities to require state and local law enforcement agencies to submit investigation records pertaining to an individual's injury or death by a law enforcement officer or while in the custody of a law enforcement agency. DOJ must reduce by 10% the allocation of grant funds for a state or local government that fails to comply. The bill appropriates additional FY2017 funds for Community Oriented Policing Services grants to acquire body-worn cameras.…

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