House Bill 8709
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Analyzing Kinetic Impact Projectiles Against Americans Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8709
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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Summary
Analyzing Kinetic Impact Projectiles Against Americans Act of 2020
This bill requires a study on injuries caused by kinetic impact projectiles. These include rubber and plastic bullets, bean bag rounds, and other projectiles commonly used for crowd control.
The Department of Health and Human Services must, within 30 days, enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct the study.
October 30, 2020
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10/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
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Jan 11, 2023 1:44:27 PM