Proposal:National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 119
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2019

This bill requires federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to collect, compile, and submit data to the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) Bureau of Justice Statistics on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers.

DOJ must reduce by 10% the allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for a state or local government that fails to substantially comply.

Bill Title

National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-01-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
• 2019-01-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2019-01-03: Introduced in House
• 2019-01-03: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.