Law
Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Would have imposed federal policing standards and expanded accountability measures on issues including use of force, chokeholds, no-knock warrants, data collection, and officer misconduct.
Year
2020
Impact
Blocked
Status
Blocked
Party
Democratic Party
Era
Contemporary Era
Impact Context
The House passed H.R. 7120 in June 2020 after nationwide protests over police violence, but the Senate did not enact the measure, leaving major federal policing reforms unrealized.
What This Policy Did
The House passed H.R. 7120 in June 2020 after nationwide protests over police violence, but the Senate did not enact the measure, leaving major federal policing reforms unrealized.
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Sources
Congress.gov • Government • Jun 25, 2020
Official action history showing House passage and subsequent Senate placement on the legislative calendar.
Congress.gov • Government • Jun 8, 2020
Official Senate companion bill page summarizing the proposed reforms.