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Senate Republicans Unveil ‘Justice Act’ In Bid To Beat House Democrats To Police Reform

Emily Zanotti
Senate Republicans Unveil ‘Justice Act’ In Bid To Beat House Democrats To Police Reform
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Senate Republicans unveiled a comprehensive police reform bill Wednesday morning, beating House Democrats to the punch on an issue at the forefront of most Americans’ minds.

The legislation, spearheaded by Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) would establish a national “enhanced use-of-force database, pursue restrictions on chokeholds and create new commissions to study law enforcement and race,” Fox News reports.

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