BIAS Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2023-03-09T17:47:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3017 BIAS Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/9/2023, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3017

Bill 117 HR 3017, also known as the BIAS Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address bias and discrimination in law enforcement by requiring the Department of Justice to collect data on the use of force by federal law enforcement officers, as well as data on the race, ethnicity, gender, and age of individuals who are subjected to the use of force.

The BIAS Act of 2021 also aims to improve transparency and accountability within law enforcement agencies by requiring the Department of Justice to publish an annual report on the use of force by federal law enforcement officers. This report would include information on the number of incidents of use of force, the demographics of individuals involved, and any disciplinary actions taken against officers involved in these incidents.

Additionally, the BIAS Act of 2021 would establish a grant program to support law enforcement agencies in implementing bias training programs for officers. These programs would focus on recognizing and addressing bias in policing, with the goal of reducing the use of force and improving community relations. Overall, the BIAS Act of 2021 seeks to address issues of bias and discrimination within law enforcement by promoting transparency, accountability, and training for officers. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.

Congressional Summary of HR 3017

Bias In Automobile Stops Act of 2021 or the BIAS Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to provide grants to institutions of higher education for research, development, technology transfer, and training activities in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program as it relates to racial profiling at traffic stops.

To be eligible for grants such institutions must (1) have an active research program or demonstrate that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and (2) partner with state and local police departments to conduct the research and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with state and local police departments.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3017

Bill HR 3017 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2021. Bill HR 3017 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2021. Bill HR 3017's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of May 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3017

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3017

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3017

BIAS Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes.

BIAS Act of 2021

Bias In Automobile Stops Act of 2021