Corey Jones Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T04:59:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4083 Corey Jones Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 4:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4083

The Corey Jones Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4083, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing issues related to police accountability and transparency. The bill is named after Corey Jones, a black man who was fatally shot by a plainclothes police officer in Florida in 2015.

The main provisions of the Corey Jones Act include requirements for law enforcement agencies to implement body cameras for all officers, as well as mandates for officers to undergo de-escalation training and implicit bias training. The bill also calls for the creation of a national database to track instances of police misconduct and the use of force.

Additionally, the Corey Jones Act seeks to establish a federal standard for the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, with a focus on promoting non-lethal alternatives whenever possible. The bill also includes measures to improve community policing efforts and increase transparency in police departments. Overall, the Corey Jones Act aims to address concerns about police accountability and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being debated in committee before potentially being brought to a vote on the House floor.

Congressional Summary of HR 4083

Corey Jones Act

This bill establishes a new certification requirement for applicants for grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program.

Specifically, an applicant for grant funds under the COPS program must certify that no law enforcement agency receiving such funds allows officers to conduct routine traffic stops while wearing plainclothes or while wearing plainclothes and in an unmarked police vehicle.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4083

Bill HR 4083 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2021. Bill HR 4083 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2021. Bill HR 4083's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4083

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4083

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to impose certain additional requirements on applicants for COPS grants, and for other purposes.

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