Asking Congress · Res 0279-2026
Also known as the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court…
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Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass and the President to sign H.R.8525, also known as the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies
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New York City Council
This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the United States Congress to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.
Summary
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R.8525).
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
Cosponsors
Kevin C. Riley, Farah N. Louis and 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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Full history
- Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Civil and Human Rights
NYC Council