Should Congress Set New Federal Standards for Police Accountability?
The bill would limit qualified immunity, restrict some use-of-force tactics, and create a misconduct registry. Supporters cite accountability; opponents cite officer recruitment and local control. Where do you land?
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The case for
National standards and a misconduct registry could increase accountability and deter repeat offenders.
Source: NAACP Legal Defense Fund →The case against
Limiting qualified immunity could deter recruitment and expose officers to added liability.
Source: National Police Association →My Democracy doesn’t take a side — you choose your position below, and your message carries it. Sources represent one organization on each side; they don’t reflect My Democracy’s position.
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H.R. 5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025What it does
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025This bill addresses a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. It increases accountability for law enforcement misconduct, restricts the use of certain policing practices, enhances transparency and data collection, and establishes best practices and training requirements.The bill enhances existing enforcement mechanisms to remedy violations by law enforcement. Among other things, it does the following:lowers the criminal intent standard—from willful to knowing or reckless—to convict a law enfo
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (Sep 15, 2025)
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