Grand Jury Reform Act of 2017
Sponsored By: Representative Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
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Summary
Grand Jury Reform Act of 2017 This bill conditions a state or local government's receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program on the state's compliance with certain requirements following an incident involving the use of deadly force by a local law enforcement officer that results in a person's death. Specifically, the governor must appoint a special prosecutor to present evidence before a judge to determine whether probable cause exists to criminally charge the law enforcement officer. The hearing must be open to the public.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
GA • D
Cosponsors
JOHN CONYERS
MI • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
WI • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
NY • D
Sponsored 11/13/2017
Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
NY • D
Sponsored 11/13/2017
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
TN • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
NM • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
VA • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
NJ • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
ALCEE HASTINGS
FL • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
GA • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
WM. CLAY
MO • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
MN • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
EDDIE JOHNSON
TX • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
RI • D
Sponsored 11/9/2017
Roll Call Votes
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