Rep. Huffman Votes to Pass Justice in Policing Act of 2020

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Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, a comprehensive policing reform bill introduced by Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-CA), House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). This legislation is the first-ever bold, comprehensive approach to hold police accountable, end racial profiling, change the culture of law enforcement, and build trust between law enforcement and our communities by addressing systemic racism and bias to help save lives.

"Systemic racism and injustices against Black people and communities of color have been tolerated in this country for far too long. This is our moment of reckoning: a chance for Americans to finally confront our original sin of racism and change the systems and policies that have perpetuated it,"said Representative Huffman. "And we cannot fall short with half measures or empty promises proposed by Trump and Senate Republicans. It has been one of the greatest honors of my career to join with Chairwoman Karen Bass, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the full weight of the Democratic Caucus to fight for and pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This is an important step -- one of many that are needed -- to take real action that shows that Black lives matter."

Earlier this month, Rep. Huffman hosted a virtual town hall with Congressional Black CaucusChairwoman Karen Bass about police reform and equal justice. During the event, the lawmakers provided information about the Justice in Policing Act of 2020 and responded to questions and suggestions from viewers via Facebook Live. They were also joined by panelists Curtis Robinson, MD, President, Marin County Board of Education, and Marshall Carr, a writer and public high school teacher in Rep. Huffman's district.

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