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Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act

USA117th CongressS-1989| Senate 
| Updated: 6/9/2021
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act This bill expands the capacity to enforce a law that prohibits patterns or practices of misconduct by state and local law enforcement agencies. Current law prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from engaging in patterns or practices of conduct that violate constitutional or federal rights. Further, current law authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file civil cases to eliminate the pattern or practice of misconduct. Typically, DOJ's Civil Rights Division conducts pattern-or-practice investigations and resolves any misconduct through a consent decree instead of a trial. This bill provides statutory authority for state attorneys general to bring pattern-or-practice cases in federal court. The bill also authorizes grants to help states pursue pattern-or-practice investigations and cases. Additionally, the bill authorizes additional amounts for DOJ's Civil Rights Division and requires a certain portion to be used for enforcement and technical assistance related to pattern-or-practice cases. Finally, the bill requires DOJ's Civil Rights Division to modify the procedures for consent decrees and settlement agreements to ensure that the consent decrees and settlement agreements (1) foster the creation and use of alternative remedies such as mental health support or community-based restorative justice mechanisms; and (2) incorporate community oversight requirements, such as a community oversight body.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4170
Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act
Jun 9, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3732
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4170
    Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act


  • June 9, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 9, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3732
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3732: Enhancing Oversight To End Discrimination in Policing Act
Civil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations

Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act

USA117th CongressS-1989| Senate 
| Updated: 6/9/2021
Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act This bill expands the capacity to enforce a law that prohibits patterns or practices of misconduct by state and local law enforcement agencies. Current law prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from engaging in patterns or practices of conduct that violate constitutional or federal rights. Further, current law authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file civil cases to eliminate the pattern or practice of misconduct. Typically, DOJ's Civil Rights Division conducts pattern-or-practice investigations and resolves any misconduct through a consent decree instead of a trial. This bill provides statutory authority for state attorneys general to bring pattern-or-practice cases in federal court. The bill also authorizes grants to help states pursue pattern-or-practice investigations and cases. Additionally, the bill authorizes additional amounts for DOJ's Civil Rights Division and requires a certain portion to be used for enforcement and technical assistance related to pattern-or-practice cases. Finally, the bill requires DOJ's Civil Rights Division to modify the procedures for consent decrees and settlement agreements to ensure that the consent decrees and settlement agreements (1) foster the creation and use of alternative remedies such as mental health support or community-based restorative justice mechanisms; and (2) incorporate community oversight requirements, such as a community oversight body.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4170
Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act
Jun 9, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3732
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4170
    Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act


  • June 9, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 9, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3732
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3732: Enhancing Oversight To End Discrimination in Policing Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations