S-597 : Still Just a Bill

End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2021 or ERRPA

This bill establishes a framework to eliminate racial profiling at the federal, state, and local levels.

Specifically, it requires federal law enforcement agencies to maintain policies and procedures to eliminate racial profiling, including training, data collection, and complaint procedures. State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies must maintain similar policies and procedures as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and the Community Oriented Policing Services program.

To enforce violations, the bill authorizes civil suits by the Department of Justice and affected individuals.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-04IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2021-03-04IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Customs enforcement
  • Department of Justice
  • Government information and archives
  • Government liability
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Religion
  • Right of privacy
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

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