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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Clay Higgins

Republican · LA · Representative

Votes with party: 91.7% (541 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/H001077

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Cosponsors (24)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-02-27

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

Based on the title and subject matter, this bill likely aims to establish new rules around how law enforcement agencies collect, use, and protect personal information while also safeguarding police officers themselves. The legislation would probably balance privacy protections for the public with security measures for law enforcement personnel, affecting how police departments handle data and conduct investigations. The bill is currently being reviewed by two House committees to determine which parts fall under each committee's authority.

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Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

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