H. R. 6999, also known as the “Holding Prosecutors Accountable Act,” seeks to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The bill requires district attorneys or prosecutors in large jurisdictions that receive Byrne grants to submit annual reports to the Attorney General....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that big city lawyers report how they handle major crimes like murder or robbery each year to keep getting money from the government. If they don't share these details, they might not get funding, but some people worry it could make lawyers feel they have to act a certain way even if it’s not right.