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114-hr-6216114th Congress

Preservation of Public Evidence Act of 2016

Sponsored By: Representative Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

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Summary

Preservation of Public Evidence Act of 2016 This bill requires a state that receives funds under a Department of Justice (DOJ) grant program for law enforcement activities to require state and local law enforcement agencies to submit investigation records pertaining to an individual's injury or death by a law enforcement officer or while in the custody of a law enforcement agency. DOJ must reduce by 10% the allocation of grant funds for a state or local government that fails to comply. The bill appropriates additional FY2017 funds for Community Oriented Policing Services grants to acquire body-worn cameras.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

TX • D

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