House Bill 7150
116th Congress(2019-2020)
COPS Accountability Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 11, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7150
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
COPS Accountability Act of 2020
This bill creates a new condition of eligibility for funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program.
Specifically, to be eligible for grant funds under the COPS program, a state or locality must require certain uniformed law enforcement officers to wear body cameras while on duty.
June 11, 2020
06/11/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/11/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:16:56 PM