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A bill to require law enforcement agencies to report the use of lethal force, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1610| Senate 
| Updated: 7/20/2017
Tim Scott

Tim Scott

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Walter Scott Notification Act of 2017 This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to report certain data on deadly shootings by law enforcement officers. It reduces by 10% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply. Additionally, the bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to modify requirements under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. During the four-year period following enactment, the Department of Justice (DOJ) may give preference to a COPS program grant applicant from a state that reports data on deadly shootings by law enforcement. Beginning in the fifth year, DOJ must reduce by 20% the COPS allocation of a state that fails to report such data. DOJ, in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, must issue guidance to standardize data collection on deadly shootings by law enforcement. DOJ must also audit and review data reports, determine compliance with requirements, and publish such data.
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Jul 20, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 20, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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A bill to require law enforcement agencies to report the use of lethal force, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1610| Senate 
| Updated: 7/20/2017
Walter Scott Notification Act of 2017 This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to report certain data on deadly shootings by law enforcement officers. It reduces by 10% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply. Additionally, the bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to modify requirements under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. During the four-year period following enactment, the Department of Justice (DOJ) may give preference to a COPS program grant applicant from a state that reports data on deadly shootings by law enforcement. Beginning in the fifth year, DOJ must reduce by 20% the COPS allocation of a state that fails to report such data. DOJ, in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, must issue guidance to standardize data collection on deadly shootings by law enforcement. DOJ must also audit and review data reports, determine compliance with requirements, and publish such data.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 20, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Tim Scott

Tim Scott

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeFirearms and explosivesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthRacial and ethnic relations