US HB2812 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 22-0)
Status: Introduced on July 24 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-09-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 24 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-09-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Justice Exists for All of Us Act of 2013 - Prohibits a state, for each fiscal year beginning three years after enactment of this Act, from having in effect a law or policy that: (1) allows a person to use deadly force when such person is threatened and that does not impose a duty to retreat before using such force in any place where that person is lawfully present (commonly known as a "stand your ground law"), except where the person is a victim of domestic violence; or (2) allows the establishment, organization, or operation of, or participation in, a Neighborhood Watch program that is not registered with the local law enforcement agency and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Allows the Attorney General to authorize up to two one-year extensions of such deadline. Provides that a state that fails to substantially implement this Act for any fiscal year shall not receive 20% of the funds that would otherwise be allocated to it under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. Provides for alternative procedures for compliance by a state that is unable to substantially implement this Act because of a conflict with the state's constitution. Directs the Attorney General to conduct a study of state stand your ground laws, including by examining: (1) the effect that such laws have on rates of violent deaths, and (2) whether women and minorities are targets of the force authorized by such laws at a higher rate than the general population.
Title
Justice Exists for All of Us Act of 2013
Sponsors
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Lacy Clay [D-MO] |
Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Elijah Cummings [D-MD] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] |
Rep. Luis Gutierrez [D-IL] | Rep. Janice Hahn [D-CA] | Rep. Colleen Hanabusa [D-HI] | Rep. Hakeem Jeffries [D-NY] |
Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] |
Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL] |
Rep. David Scott [D-GA] | Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-09-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
2013-07-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Crime and law enforcement
Crime prevention
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
State and local government operations
Crime and law enforcement
Crime prevention
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2812/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2812/BILLS-113hr2812ih.pdf |