House bill · H.R. 6579 (119th Congress)

Justice for Breonna Taylor Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Dec 10, 2025

Sponsor: Morgan McGarvey (U.S. Representative, KY-3, Democratic)

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Summary

Justice for Breonna Taylor Act This bill prohibits no-knock warrants, which generally permit law enforcement officers to enter a premises without first identifying their authority and purpose. Specifically, it requires federal law enforcement officers to provide notice of their authority and purpose before executing a warrant. State and local law enforcement agencies that receive funds from the Department of Justice must execute warrants that require the serving officer to provide notice of his or her authority and purpose before forcibly entering a premises.

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House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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Dec 10, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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