The chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett for "The Takeout" podcast about lawmakers' plans in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Police reform legislation being drafted in the House will focus on"accountability" for officers, says Congresswoman Karen Bass. Bass, the chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, talked about the legislative package currently being written in the wake of George Floyd's death and the protests against police brutality which have roiled the nation.
Highlights from this week's episode:Karen Bass on police reform:"The number one issue in policing is police accountability."What will be included in future police reform legislation? "I'm inclined to push the envelope as far as we can because we have a moment now."1994 crime bill:"I did not agree with the crime bill, I fought it tooth and nail in the communities, but I understand why that bill was done.
Prior to becoming a congresswoman, Bass was a community activist for decades in her native Los Angeles. She spoke to Garrett about being involved in the protests after the Rodney King beating in 1991. She also discussed the 1994 crime bill that was spearheaded by then-Senator Joe Biden, and which contributed to a rise in mass incarceration.
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