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H.R. 3908

Byrne/JAG Program Accountability Act

Byrne/JAG Program Accountability Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require states and local governments receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to implement policy, practice, and system improvement strategies to identify and reduce racial and ethnic disparities among individuals who come into contact with or are under the supervision of the criminal justice system, without establishing or requiring numerical standards or quotas.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9](D-TN)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseJan 16, 2014
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

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