HR 8500 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act

Introduced 2020-10-01· Sponsored by Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]· House

Bill Progress

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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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(2020-10-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act This bill 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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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MA