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HOUSE 350119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Expressing support for the designation of April 24, 2025, as "Remanufacturing Day".

Last Action
4/24/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-13Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-13Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-13Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-13 (00)

Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act

This bill requires certain state and local prosecutors to report data on criminal referrals and outcomes of cases involving murder or non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson, or any offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm.

The reporting requirement applies to state and local prosecutors in a jurisdiction with 380,000 or more persons that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The report must contain data on

  • cases referred for prosecution,
  • cases declined for prosecution,
  • cases resulting in a plea agreement with the defendant,
  • cases initiated against defendants with previous arrests or convictions, and
  • defendants charged who were released or eligible for bail.

Cosponsors (8)

  • Randy Weber (R-TX)
  • Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)
  • Jake Ellzey (R-TX)
  • John Joyce (R-PA)
  • Darrell Issa (R-CA)
  • Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)
  • Darin LaHood (R-IL)
  • Thomas Kean (R-NJ)

Subjects

  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Crimes against property
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Government information and archives
  • Lawyers and legal services
  • Sex offenses
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