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115-hr-4332115th Congress

Grand Jury Reform Act of 2017

Sponsored By: Representative Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [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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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [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

  • Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

    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

  • Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 11/9/2017

  • Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 11/9/2017

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