Hudson Unveils George Floyd JUSTICE Act Discussion Draft
June 12, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has unveiled a discussion draft of new legislation called the George Floyd JUSTICE Act. Rep. Hudson has emerged as a leader in the efforts to forge common ground on real, meaningful police reform legislation that can get the support in both chambers of Congress and from President Trump. The discussion draft announced today incorporates feedback from numerous stakeholders.
"Our country is united in outrage over the tragic killing of George Floyd and a determination that it will never happen again. We now have a historic opportunity to come together and enact real, meaningful, and bipartisan police reform," said Rep. Hudson. 'This discussion draft builds on the work of Senator Tim Scott and House Democrats, as well as feedback from other Members of Congress and key stakeholders. Together, we can honor the memory of George Floyd while supporting good police officers who risk their lives to protect us every day."
Rep. Hudson's discussion draft can be found here.
As discussions over police reform evolve in Congress, Rep. Hudson will continue championioning common sense, bipartisan solutions and seeking input from stakeholders.