The family of George Floyd marked the fourth anniversary of his murder by renewing their call for Congress to pass legislation to reform policing in America that is named in his honor. Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s brother, emphasized the need for change at a news conference where democratic lawmakers announced their latest effort to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
The legislation, which aims to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court and implement police training and policy reforms, was reintroduced by Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. Despite passing in the House in 2020, the bill stalled in the Senate.
