Bill text: Recognizing that the murder of George Floyd by officers of the Minneapolis Police Department is the result of pervasive and systemic racism that cannot be dismantled without, among other things, proper redress in the courts., 2020
Tag Archives: policing
116 H. Res. 1023 (Introduced in the House)
Bill text: Calling for justice for George Floyd and others, and condemning violence and rioting., 2020
116 H. Res. 1007 (Introduced in the House)
Bill text: Calling for justice for George Floyd and opposing efforts to defund the police., 2020
116 S. Res. 612 (Introduced in the Senate)
Bill text: Expressing the sense of the Senate that the tragic death of George Floyd was unjust and the perpetrators must stand trial and be brought to justice, the First Amendment of the Constitution guarantees individuals the right to peaceably assemble and protest, groups like Antifa and the individuals who took over peaceful protests with violence, chaos, looting, and destruction should be held accountable for their actions, the attacks on law enforcement, individuals, small businesses, and communities are causing death, injury, and millions of dollars in damage, the vast majority of men and women in law enforcement work tirelessly and risk their lives to protect the people of the United States without prejudice, police departments are the cornerstone for maintaining a society of order, calls to defund the police threaten the safety and security of the people of the United States, Congress will continue to appropriate funding to local law enforcement agencies that bolster police efforts, and the Nation must come together in healing, reconciliation, and prayer to reaffirm that every life is sacred, our society must strive for equality, and that we will work to ensure a tragedy like George Floyd’s never happens again in the United States., 2020
116 H. Res. 1009 (Introduced in the House)
Bill text: Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance., 2020
Federal Response to Police Misconduct
Congressional Hearing: Hearing before the Subcom on Civil and Constitutional Rights to examine the adequacy of civil and criminal remedies for police misconduct and brutality against crime suspects., 1992
116 H.R. 8178 (Introduced in the House): Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2020
Bill text: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence., 2020
116 H. Res. 1027 (Introduced in the House)
Bill text: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the wrongs and hardships of Black women are often equal to those experienced by Black men yet receive less attention and justice, and that any legislation passed in the House of Representatives to remedy racial inequities in the United States, especially those present in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for Black women., 2020
Calling for the Justice Department to Investigate the Death of Sandra Bland
Congressional Record: Al Green’s comments on the death of Sandra Bland, 2015
114 H.R. 1933 (Introduced in the House)
Bill text: To eliminate racial profiling by law enforcement, and for other purposes., 2015
116 H.R. 4408 (Introduced in the House): Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019
To amend section 242 of title 18, United States Code, to forbid the use of chokeholds by persons subject to that provision’s prohibitions, and for other purposes., 2019
107 H.R. 2074 (Introduced in the House): End Racial Profiling Act of 2001
Bill text: To prohibit racial profiling., 2001
116 S. 3912 (Introduced in the Senate): Justice in Policing Act of 2020; Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act; Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2020; Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence Act of 2020; PRIDE Act; End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2020; ERRPA; Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act; Police Creating Accountability by Making Effective Recording Available Act of 2020; Police CAMERA Act of 2020; Police Exercising Absolute Care With Everyone Act of 2020; PEACE Act of 2020; Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act
Bill text: To hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies., 2020
107 S. 2114 (Introduced in the Senate): Racial Profiling Education and Awareness Act of 2002
Bill text: To authorize the Attorney General to carry out a racial profiling education and awareness program within the Department of Justice and to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in implementing such programs., 2002
116 S. 3895 (Introduced in the Senate): Eric Garner Excessive Force Prevention Act
Bill text: To amend section 242 of title 18, United States Code, to include the use of chokeholds and carotid holds as a deprivation of rights and as a punishment, pain, or penalty, and for other purposes., 2020
Racial Profiling: Issues and Federal Legislative Proposals and Options
CRS Report: Analyzes the debate about racial profiling, and reviews legislative proposals on racial profiling before the 107th and 108th Congresses., 2004
Racial Profiling: Constitutional and Statutory Considerations for Congress, CRS Legal Sidebar
CRS Report: Addresses constitutional and Federal law constraints on racial profiling, describes existing enforcement actions, and highlights selected proposals for Congressional action., 2020
Racial Profiling: Bibliography-in-Brief
CRS Report: Provides a short bibliography of CRS and other materials on racial profiling., 2003
Racial Profiling and Traffic Stops in the States: Selected Issues and Legislative Approaches
CRS Report: Reviews State laws to define, prohibit, or prevent racial profiling. Outlines various State legislative approaches to deal with the issue, including defining racial profiling; express prohibition; data collection, analysis, and reporting; training; public education and awareness; changes in law enforcement policies and procedures; technology and equipment; complaint procedures; penalties for noncompliance; and funding., 2003
Justice Department Releases New Guidance on Discriminatory Profiling, CRS Legal Sidebar
CRS Report: Discusses new guidance issued by the Department of Justice to prevent discriminatory profiling by Federal law enforcement agencies, encompassing a series of changes to racial profiling guidance issued in 2003., 2015
Public Trust and Law Enforcement-A Brief Discussion for Policymakers
CRS Report: Provides brief overview of police-community relations and how the Federal Government might be able to promote more accountability and better relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Examines public perception of law enforcement in general, Federalism and Congressional control over State and local law enforcement policy, Federal efforts to collect data on law enforcement use of force, and Department of Justice (DOJ) authority to investigate law enforcement misconduct. Discusses DOJ role in improving police-community relations, and considers policy options for Congress., 2016
Police Misconduct, Part 1
Congressional Hearing: Hearings before the Subcom on Criminal Justice to examine the nature and extent of police misconduct and violence, including issues involved in police use of firearms and other deadly force. Focuses on allegations of racially motivated police abuse and brutality against minority groups., 1983
Police Misconduct, Part 2
Congressional Hearing: Continuation of hearings before the Subcom on Criminal Justice, in this volume held in Brooklyn, N.Y., to examine the nature and extent of police misconduct and violence., 1983
Take Back Your Neighborhood: Police and Citizen Partnerships in Confronting Crime
Hearing before the Subcom on Government Information, Justice, and Agriculture to examine neighborhood crime reduction initiatives involving cooperation between community members and the police., 1992
116 H.R. 4339 (Introduced in the House): End Racial Profiling Act of 2019
Bill text: To eliminate racial profiling by law enforcement, and for other purposes., 2019