House Bill 1159
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 18, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1159
Congress
117
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
Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2021
This bill requires a state or local government that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on de-escalation techniques and require law enforcement to use such techniques.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to comply with the training requirement. DOJ must reduce by 15% the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to require law enforcement officers to use de-escalation techniques.
February 18, 2021
04/28/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/18/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/18/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:20 PM