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ERRPA

3/12/2024, 1:59 PM

Summary of Bill S 1084

Bill 118 s 1084, also known as the Ensuring Reliable and Resilient Public Access (ERRPA) Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the reliability and resilience of public access to essential services, such as transportation, communication, and emergency response.

The ERRPA Act proposes several key measures to achieve this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force to assess the vulnerabilities of public access infrastructure and develop strategies to address them. This task force would be composed of experts from various relevant fields, such as engineering, cybersecurity, and emergency management.

Additionally, the ERRPA Act includes provisions to enhance coordination and information sharing among federal, state, and local agencies responsible for public access infrastructure. This would help ensure a more cohesive and effective response to potential threats or disruptions. Furthermore, the bill calls for increased investment in research and development to improve the resilience of public access infrastructure. This includes funding for projects aimed at developing new technologies and strategies to mitigate risks and enhance the reliability of essential services. Overall, the ERRPA Act aims to strengthen the nation's ability to withstand and recover from disruptions to public access infrastructure. By promoting collaboration, innovation, and preparedness, this legislation seeks to ensure that essential services remain accessible and reliable for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of S 1084

End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2023 or ERRPA

This bill establishes a framework to eliminate racial profiling at the federal, state, and local levels.

Specifically, it requires federal law enforcement agencies to maintain policies and procedures to eliminate racial profiling, including training, data collection, and complaint procedures. State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies must maintain similar policies and procedures as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and the Community Oriented Policing Services program.

To enforce violations, the bill authorizes civil suits by the Department of Justice and affected individuals.

Current Status of Bill S 1084

Bill S 1084 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1084 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023.  Bill S 1084's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1084

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
32
Democrat Cosponsors
30
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1084

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Civil actions and liability
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal justice information and records
- Customs enforcement
- Department of Justice
- Government information and archives
- Government liability
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Religion
- Right of privacy
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1084

ERRPA
ERRPA
End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2023
A bill to eliminate racial, religious, and other discriminatory profiling by law enforcement, and for other purposes.

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