PRIDE Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Jul 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
What this bill does
The PRIDE Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would require states and Indian tribes receiving federal crime reduction grants to report data on use-of-force incidents involving law enforcement officers and civilians. This includes details about the incident, the individuals involved, and the type and reason for force used.
If a state or tribe fails to comply with these reporting requirements, the Department of Justice could reduce their federal grant funding by up to 10%. The bill also allows the Department of Justice to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to help them establish reporting systems, promote public awareness, and train officers on use-of-force issues.
This bill was introduced in May 2017 and has not advanced further. If it were to move forward, it would need to be passed by the House and then the Senate before being sent to the President.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence Act of 2017 or the PRIDE Act
This bill requires a state or Indian tribe that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to report on use-of-force incidents involving a law enforcement officer and a civilian.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 10% the JAG allocation of a state or Indian tribe that fails to comply.
The bill authorizes DOJ to make grants to law enforcement agencies to comply with reporting requirements, establish reporting systems, promote public awareness, and train law enforcement personnel with respect to use-of-force incidents.
Timeline
11 Jul 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2676 do?
- The PRIDE Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would require states and Indian tribes receiving federal crime reduction grants to report data on use-of-force incidents involving law enforcement officers and civilians. This includes details about the incident, the individuals involved, and the type and reason for force used. If a state or tribe fails to comply with these reporting requirements, the Department of Justice could reduce their federal grant funding by up to 10%. The bill also allows the Department of Justice to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to help them establish reporting systems, promote public awareness, and train officers on use-of-force issues. This bill was introduced in May 2017 and has not advanced further. If it were to move forward, it would need to be passed by the House and then the Senate before being sent to the President.
- Has H.R. 2676 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2676. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2676?
- H.R. 2676 was sponsored by Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2676?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (11 Jul 2017).
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