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Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:16 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5779
Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020
This bill conditions a state or local government's receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program on the state's compliance with certain requirements following an incident involving the use of deadly force by a local law enforcement officer that results in a person's death.
Specifically, the governor must appoint a special prosecutor to present evidence before a judge to determine whether probable cause exists to criminally charge the law enforcement officer. The hearing must be open to the public.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5779
Bill HR 5779 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5779 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5779's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 6, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5779
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
50Democrat Cosponsors
50Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5779
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Evidence and witnesses
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Violent crime
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5779
Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020
To provide that in the case of a law enforcement officer who uses deadly force against a person, and thereby causes the death of that person, a hearing shall be conducted before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for the State to bring criminal charges against the law enforcement officer relating to the death of the person, and for other purposes.
Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5779
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