HR 4408
116th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations
Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019
Introduced: September 19, 2019
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
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019
This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits the deprivation of rights under color of law.
Currently, the second prong of the prohibition bars the application of different punishments, pains, or penalties based on an individual's alien status, color, or race. This bill specifies that the application of any pressure to a person's throat or windpipe which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (e.g., a chokehold) constitutes a punishment, pain, or penalty.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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