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Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act

USA116th CongressHR-8500| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act This bill establishes an electronic system within the Department of Justice for members of the press to file complaints alleging misconduct by law enforcement agencies and officers. Law enforcement agencies must respond to complaints within 60 days as a condition of receiving certain funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and participating in the Department of Defense program related to surplus military equipment (known as the 1033 program).
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Timeline
Oct 1, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 1, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • October 1, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act

USA116th CongressHR-8500| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act This bill establishes an electronic system within the Department of Justice for members of the press to file complaints alleging misconduct by law enforcement agencies and officers. Law enforcement agencies must respond to complaints within 60 days as a condition of receiving certain funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and participating in the Department of Defense program related to surplus military equipment (known as the 1033 program).
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Timeline
Oct 1, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 1, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • October 1, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal justice information and recordsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersNews media and reporting