HR 7118
115th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Due process and equal protection
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations
Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018
Introduced: November 6, 2018
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
Nov 15, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Nov 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018
This bill amends the federal criminal code specify that the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (i.e., a chokehold) constitutes the 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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