HR 2052
114th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations
Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2015
Introduced: April 28, 2015
Introduced by:
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 15, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Apr 28, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2015
Amends the federal criminal code to include the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air within the meaning of "punishment, pain, or penalty" for purposes of the federal prohibition against deprivation of rights under color of law.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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