To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing body-worn cameras and securely storing and maintaining recorded data for law enforcement officers.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Introduced on Jan 3, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 3, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Congressman Cohen Seeks to Include Memphis Federal Law Enforcement in Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program”
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Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9]
(Sponsor)
on Aug 28, 2020
“Congressman Cohen Will Vote for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act”
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Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 25, 2020
“Congressman Cohen Votes for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act”
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Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 25, 2020
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Jan 3, 2019
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H.R. 120 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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