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Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019

Introduced: June 4, 2020 Introduced by: Jeffries, Hakeem S. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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To President
Became law
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 October 28, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 119
All 119 Democratic 78
D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Jul 9, 2020
Murphy, Stephanie
· Jun 18, 2020
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jun 15, 2020
PRICE, DAVID
· Jun 15, 2020
 D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Jun 11, 2020
Blumenauer, Earl
· Jun 11, 2020
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 11, 2020
 D
Davids, Sharice
Kansas · Jun 11, 2020
KIND, RON
· Jun 11, 2020
MALONEY, CAROLYN
· Jun 11, 2020
ROYBAL-ALLARD, LUCILLE
· Jun 11, 2020
 D
Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Crow, Jason
Colorado · Jun 8, 2020
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Huffman, Jared
California · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jun 8, 2020
McNerney, Jerry
· Jun 8, 2020
 D
Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Jun 8, 2020
Napolitano, Grace
· Jun 8, 2020
Rice, Kathleen
· Jun 8, 2020
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Scott, David
Georgia · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Soto, Darren
Florida · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Swalwell, Eric
California · Jun 8, 2020
Trone, David
· Jun 8, 2020
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Aguilar, Pete
California · Jun 4, 2020
Allred, Colin
· Jun 4, 2020
Axne, Cynthia
· Jun 4, 2020
 D
Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Jun 4, 2020
Brown, Anthony
· Jun 4, 2020
Bustos, Cheri
· Jun 4, 2020
 D
Casten, Sean
Illinois · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Jun 4, 2020
CLAY, WM.
· Jun 4, 2020
 D
Connolly, Gerald E.
Virginia · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jun 4, 2020
DAVIS, SUSAN
· Jun 4, 2020
 D
Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Jun 4, 2020
Demings, Val
· Jun 4, 2020
DOYLE, MIKE
· Jun 4, 2020
ENGEL, ELIOT
· Jun 4, 2020
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