Proposal:Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020

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 7134
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Status	Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020

This bill lowers the criminal intent standard—from willful to reckless—to convict a government official (including a law enforcement officer) for deprivation of rights while acting under color of law.

Bill Title

Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-06-08: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2020-06-08: Introduced in House
• 2020-06-08: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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