House Bill 8500
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8500
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
Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act
This bill establishes an electronic system within the Department of Justice for members of the press to file complaints alleging misconduct by law enforcement agencies and officers.
Law enforcement agencies must respond to complaints within 60 days as a condition of receiving certain funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and participating in the Department of Defense program related to surplus military equipment (known as the 1033 program).
October 1, 2020
10/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:35 PM