Senate Bill 2355
116th Congress(2019-2020)
End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 31, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2355
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2019 or ERRPA
This bill establishes a framework to eliminate racial profiling at the federal, state, and local levels.
Specifically, it requires federal law enforcement agencies to maintain policies and procedures to eliminate racial profiling, including training, data collection, and complaint procedures. State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies must maintain similar policies and procedures as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and the Community Oriented Policing Services program.
To enforce violations, the bill authorizes civil suits by the Department of Justice and affected individuals.
July 31, 2019
07/31/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
07/31/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:14 PM