US HB4408 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 128-0)
Status: Introduced on September 19 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-10-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 19 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-10-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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. specifies that the application of any pressure to a person's throat or windpipe which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (e.g., a chokehold) constitutes a punishment, pain, or penalty.
Title
Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-10-28 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
2019-09-19 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2019-09-19 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Assault and harassment offenses
Crime and law enforcement
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations
Crime and law enforcement
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4408/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4408/BILLS-116hr4408ih.pdf |