H.R. 7120 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Justice in Policing Act of 2020
H.R. 7120 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 8, 2020, sponsored by Karen Bass with 230 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 8, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 230
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 This bill addresses a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. It increases accountability for law enforcement misconduct, restricts the use of certain policing practices, enhances transparency and data collection, and establishes best practices and training requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Sponsor
Karen Bass (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 230 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 8, 2020
- Passed the HouseJun 25, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 490. (Jul 20, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 25, 2020 · Passed236–181 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jun 25, 2020 · Failed180–236
Every roll call vote on this bill
- George Floyd Justice in Policing ActHouse · Jun 25, 2020
- George Floyd Justice in Policing ActHouse · Jun 25, 2020
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Armed Services Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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