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H.R. 8500

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To establish an electronic system by which members of the press may file a complaint with the Department of Justice alleging misconduct by Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · October 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
October 1, 2020
Sponsor
Rep. Mark TakanoD
Cosponsors (3)
3D 0R
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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).

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