George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 7100 George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7100

George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take specified steps to address accreditation standards, management operations, and misconduct of law enforcement.

Specifically, it requires DOJ to develop uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies and adopt policies and procedures to encourage law enforcement agencies to pursue accreditation. It authorizes DOJ to make grants to law enforcement agencies to obtain accreditation from certified organizations.

The bill authorizes DOJ to make grants for studying law enforcement agency management and operations standards and developing pilot programs to address law enforcement misconduct.

DOJ must study the prevalence and effect of any law, rule, or procedure that allows a law enforcement officer to delay the investigation and prosecution of complaints of law enforcement misconduct.

The bill also establishes the Task Force on Law Enforcement Oversight to coordinate the detection and referral of complaints of alleged law enforcement misconduct.

Law enforcement agencies must report data regarding practices on traffic violation stops, pedestrian stops, frisk and body searches, and use of deadly force.

Finally, DOJ must create a medallion for survivors of each law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty and memorialized on the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7100

Bill HR 7100 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2020. Bill HR 7100 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2020. Bill HR 7100's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 4, 2020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7100

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative remediesChild safety and welfareCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDue process and equal protectionElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthMonuments and memorialsPedestrians and bicyclingPerformance measurementRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7100

George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2020To encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2020

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