United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 8500 (116th)
Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act
Introduced
1 October 2020
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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3 January 2025
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).
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 1 October 2020
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 1 October 2020
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 1 October 2020
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8500
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/8500