Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 This bill addresses a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. It increases accountability for law enforcement misconduct, restricts the use of certain policing practices, enhances transparency and data collection, and establishes best practices and training requirements. The bill enhances existing enforcement mechanisms to remedy violations by law enforcement. Among other things, it does the following: lowers the criminal intent standard—from willful to knowing or reckless—to convict a law enforcement officer for misconduct in a federal prosecution, limits qualified immunity as a defense to liability in a private civil action against a law enforcement officer, and grants administrative subpoena power to the Department of Justice (DOJ) in pattern-or-practice investigations. It establishes a framework to prevent and remedy racial profiling by law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels. It also limits the unnecessary use of force and restricts the use of no-knock warrants, chokeholds, and carotid holds. The bill creates a national registry—the National Police Misconduct Registry—to compile data on complaints and records of police misconduct. It also establishes new reporting requirements, including on the use of force, officer misconduct, and routine policing practices (e.g., stops and searches). Finally, it directs DOJ to create uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies and requires law enforcement officers to complete training on racial profiling, implicit bias, and the duty to intervene when another officer uses excessive force.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 179 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.
Rule H. Res. 179 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 179. (consideration: CR H1039-1071)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1280.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Malliotakis moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H1069)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 59).
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 179 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.
Rule H. Res. 179 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 179. (consideration: CR H1039-1071)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1280.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Malliotakis moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H1069)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 59).
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George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-1280| House
| Updated: 3/9/2021
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 This bill addresses a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. It increases accountability for law enforcement misconduct, restricts the use of certain policing practices, enhances transparency and data collection, and establishes best practices and training requirements. The bill enhances existing enforcement mechanisms to remedy violations by law enforcement. Among other things, it does the following: lowers the criminal intent standard—from willful to knowing or reckless—to convict a law enforcement officer for misconduct in a federal prosecution, limits qualified immunity as a defense to liability in a private civil action against a law enforcement officer, and grants administrative subpoena power to the Department of Justice (DOJ) in pattern-or-practice investigations. It establishes a framework to prevent and remedy racial profiling by law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels. It also limits the unnecessary use of force and restricts the use of no-knock warrants, chokeholds, and carotid holds. The bill creates a national registry—the National Police Misconduct Registry—to compile data on complaints and records of police misconduct. It also establishes new reporting requirements, including on the use of force, officer misconduct, and routine policing practices (e.g., stops and searches). Finally, it directs DOJ to create uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies and requires law enforcement officers to complete training on racial profiling, implicit bias, and the duty to intervene when another officer uses excessive force.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 179 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.
Rule H. Res. 179 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 179. (consideration: CR H1039-1071)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1280.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Malliotakis moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H1069)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 59).
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 179 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.
Rule H. Res. 179 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 179. (consideration: CR H1039-1071)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1280.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Malliotakis moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H1069)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 59).
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAgingAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingCustoms enforcementDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDue process and equal protectionElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringEmployee performanceEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFirearms and explosivesForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHate crimesHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLabor-management relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLegal fees and court costsMental healthMilitary civil functionsMilitary facilities and propertyMotor vehiclesPedestrians and bicyclingPerformance measurementPersonnel recordsPhotography and imagingRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRight of privacySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSound recordingState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationViolent crimeWomen's health