Julia Letlow (R-LA)

No Rogue Jurors Act

H.R. 8485 · House bill Law

A Republican bill with no cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``No Rogue Jurors Act'', aims to prevent federal money from going to certain groups. It specifically targets organizations, schools, or entities that promote jury nullification. The bill prohibits providing grants, contracts, awards, or other financial assistance to those who encourage people to vote against the law or evidence in federal or D.C. court proceedings. This includes training or outreach designed to encourage jurors to acquit defendants regardless of whether the legal elements of a crime were proven.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill establishes clear limitations on how federal funds can be used regarding jury training.

  • Scored +1

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill may promote more predictable judicial outcomes for those involved in legal proceedings.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?

    The bill restricts the ability of organizations to produce materials or conduct outreach related to certain legal viewpoints.

  • Scored -2

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    The bill limits the ability of organizations to train jurors on methods that might challenge established legal elements.

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill restricts the distribution of certain federal funds to specific types of organizations.