HR 7144
116th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Department of Justice
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
State and local government operations
Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020
Introduced: June 8, 2020
Introduced by:
Velázquez, Nydia M.
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 8, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020
This bill prohibits the reckless use of excessive force (e.g., the use of choke holds) under the color of law by law enforcement officers. The bill also prohibits states and local governments from receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program if the state or locality does not have a similar law prohibiting the use of excessive force.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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