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Increased Prosecutor Accountability: New Reporting and Funding Rules

This new law requires prosecutor offices to report on criminal cases, especially serious offenses. Failure to submit reports or declining too many cases could result in losing federal funds, aiming to increase transparency and effectiveness in prosecuting crimes, impacting public safety.
Key points
Prosecutor offices in large jurisdictions must annually report on criminal cases, including declined prosecutions and reasons.
Reports will detail cases resolved by plea agreements and information on defendants with prior criminal history.
Reported data will be publicly available, increasing transparency of prosecutor actions.
Offices failing to report or declining 2/3 or more of serious offense cases will lose federal grants.
The act aims to enhance prosecutor accountability and potentially affect the number of criminal cases pursued, impacting community safety.
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Print number: 118_HR_6999
Sponsor: Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
Process start date: 2024-01-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Holding Prosecutors Accountable Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6999.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prosecutor offices in large jurisdictions must annually report on criminal cases, including declined prosecutions and reasons.
  • Reports will detail cases resolved by plea agreements and information on defendants with prior criminal history.
  • Reported data will be publicly available, increasing transparency of prosecutor actions.
  • Offices failing to report or declining 2/3 or more of serious offense cases will lose federal grants.
  • The act aims to enhance prosecutor accountability and potentially affect the number of criminal cases pursued, impacting community safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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