H.R. 1280 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
H.R. 1280 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 24, 2021, sponsored by Karen Bass with 199 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 199
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 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.
Sponsor
Karen Bass (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 199 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2021
- Passed the HouseMar 3, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Mar 9, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 3, 2021 · Passed220–212 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Mar 3, 2021 · Failed208–219
Every roll call vote on this bill
- George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021House · Mar 3, 2021
- George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021House · Mar 3, 2021
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 2630: Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act
- S. 937: COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
- H.R. 1652: VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021
- H.R. 1002: DEBAR Act of 2021
- H.R. 1899: Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021
- S. 921: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
- S. 1502: COPS Counseling Act
- S. 1511: Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021
- S. 854: Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
- H.R. 55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
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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