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H.R.4408: Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 19, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 28, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
127 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 19, 2019
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 28, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Sept. 19, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sept. 19, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) |