Search Results for keywords:"consent decrees"

Search Results: keywords:"consent decrees"

H. R. 8509 — To reform pattern or practice investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,384
H.R. 8509 aims to reform how the Department of Justice investigates patterns of discrimination and unethical behavior in law enforcement. The bill proposes changes to procedures for civil consent decrees and encourages community oversight to ensure transparency and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8509 is a plan to help make sure that police officers are being fair and treating everyone the same by looking into how they act and making changes if needed, with extra money and help for places that want to do this too.
H. R. 3446 — To impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,876
H.R. 3446, titled the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023," aims to place restrictions on how government agencies use consent decrees and settlement agreements that require regulatory actions. The bill requires agencies to give public notice and seek comments before...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure everyone knows when government agencies make special deals that change the rules, so they must tell people first. It also lets more people get involved if they are affected by those deals and lets a judge change the deal if things change and it's not a good idea anymore.

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