US HB228 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 7 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 7 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2011 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) conduct a nationwide study of stops for traffic violations by law enforcement officers; (2) perform an initial analysis of existing data, including complaints alleging and information concerning traffic stops motivated by race and other bias; and (3) gather specified data from a nationwide sample of jurisdictions, including the traffic infraction alleged to have been committed that led to the stop, identifying characteristics of the driver stopped, whether immigration status was questioned, and whether any warning or citation was issued as a result of the stop. Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to law enforcement agencies to collect and submit data collected under this Act to the appropriate agency as designated by the Attorney General. Prohibits information released from revealing the identity of any individual who is stopped or any officer involved.
Title
Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2011
Sponsors
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-02-07 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
2011-01-07 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Border security and unlawful immigration
Census and government statistics
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal justice information and records
Detention of persons
Government studies and investigations
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations
Right of privacy
Transportation safety and security
Census and government statistics
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal justice information and records
Detention of persons
Government studies and investigations
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations
Right of privacy
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/228/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr228/BILLS-112hr228ih.pdf |