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Enhancing Oversight To End Discrimination in Policing Act

USA117th CongressHR-3732| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Marilyn Strickland

Marilyn Strickland

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (16)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act This bill expands the capacity to enforce a law that prohibits patterns or practices of misconduct by state and local law enforcement agencies. Current law prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from engaging in patterns or practices of conduct that violate constitutional or federal rights. Further, current law authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file civil cases to eliminate the pattern or practice of misconduct. Typically, DOJ's Civil Rights Division conducts pattern-or-practice investigations and resolves any misconduct through a consent decree instead of a trial. This bill provides statutory authority for state attorneys general to bring pattern-or-practice cases in federal court. The bill also authorizes grants to help states pursue pattern-or-practice investigations and cases. Additionally, the bill authorizes additional amounts for DOJ's Civil Rights Division and requires a certain portion to be used for enforcement and technical assistance related to pattern-or-practice cases. Finally, the bill requires DOJ's Civil Rights Division to modify the procedures for consent decrees and settlement agreements to ensure that the consent decrees and settlement agreements (1) foster the creation and use of alternative remedies such as mental health support or community-based restorative justice mechanisms; and (2) incorporate community oversight requirements, such as a community oversight body.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7488
Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act
Jun 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1989
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7488
    Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act


  • June 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1989
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-1989: Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act
Civil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations

Enhancing Oversight To End Discrimination in Policing Act

USA117th CongressHR-3732| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act This bill expands the capacity to enforce a law that prohibits patterns or practices of misconduct by state and local law enforcement agencies. Current law prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from engaging in patterns or practices of conduct that violate constitutional or federal rights. Further, current law authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file civil cases to eliminate the pattern or practice of misconduct. Typically, DOJ's Civil Rights Division conducts pattern-or-practice investigations and resolves any misconduct through a consent decree instead of a trial. This bill provides statutory authority for state attorneys general to bring pattern-or-practice cases in federal court. The bill also authorizes grants to help states pursue pattern-or-practice investigations and cases. Additionally, the bill authorizes additional amounts for DOJ's Civil Rights Division and requires a certain portion to be used for enforcement and technical assistance related to pattern-or-practice cases. Finally, the bill requires DOJ's Civil Rights Division to modify the procedures for consent decrees and settlement agreements to ensure that the consent decrees and settlement agreements (1) foster the creation and use of alternative remedies such as mental health support or community-based restorative justice mechanisms; and (2) incorporate community oversight requirements, such as a community oversight body.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7488
Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act
Jun 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1989
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7488
    Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act


  • June 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1989
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Marilyn Strickland

Marilyn Strickland

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (16)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-1989: Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations