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 Introduces the Deadly Force Independent Review Act”
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Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9]
(Sponsor)
on Sep 20, 2019
“Congressman Cohens Police Training and Independent Review Act Endorsed by Law Enforcement Officials”
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Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9]
(Sponsor)
on Sep 19, 2019
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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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