National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025
Rep. Cohen Introduces Bill to Require National Reporting on Police Use of Deadly Force
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While police transparency is a major topic, similar bills often face strong opposition from law enforcement groups and have struggled to pass in a divided Congress.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
By requiring collection of demographic data including gender in deadly force incidents, this bill could help identify whether LGBTQ individuals face disproportionate use of deadly force. Currently there is no standardized national tracking, making it hard to identify disparities.
“include identifying characteristics of the person who was the target of the use of deadly force and the officer who used deadly force, including-- (i) race or ethnicity; (ii) gender; (iii) approximate age; and (iv) the actual or perceived religious affiliation”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025
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