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Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020

Introduced: June 8, 2020 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 8, 2020
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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 June 8, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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 Cosponsors 3
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Carson, André
Indiana · Jun 8, 2020
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jun 8, 2020
RYAN, TIM
· Jun 8, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7144: Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7144/
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"H.R. 7144: Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7144/.
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H.R. 7144, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7144/.
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