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Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4064| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2020
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop law enforcement training curricula in alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and techniques for safely responding to a person experiencing a behavioral health crisis. DOJ shall also make grants to states for law enforcement officers to acquire such training from the DOJ or an equivalent program offered by a DOJ-certified entity.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 24, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-3985: JUSTICE Act
  • HR 116-8088: To provide funding to law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-7278: JUSTICE Act
Criminal justice information and recordsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthState and local government operations

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4064| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2020
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop law enforcement training curricula in alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and techniques for safely responding to a person experiencing a behavioral health crisis. DOJ shall also make grants to states for law enforcement officers to acquire such training from the DOJ or an equivalent program offered by a DOJ-certified entity.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 24, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-3985: JUSTICE Act
  • HR 116-8088: To provide funding to law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-7278: JUSTICE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal justice information and recordsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthState and local government operations