H.R.4408: Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019

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127 (All Democrats)

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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...

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Date Description
Oct. 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sept. 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sept. 19, 2019

Introduced in the House by Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

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