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No Tear Gas or Projectiles Act

Introduced: June 30, 2020 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 30, 2020
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

No Tear Gas or Projectiles Act

This bill establishes a framework to prohibit and impose civil penalties for the use of riot control agents (e.g., tear gas) and kinetic impact projectiles (e.g., rubber bullets) by law enforcement officers.

Specifically, it prohibits federal law enforcement officers from using such items while on duty. Additionally, a state or local government must have in effect a similar prohibition and civil penalties to be eligible for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and the Community Oriented Policing Services program.

What's happening now June 30, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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