US HB7118 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-0)
Status: Introduced on November 6 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-11-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 6 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-11-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code specify that the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (i.e., a chokehold) constitutes the deprivation of rights under color of law.
Title
Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018
Sponsors
| Rep. Hakeem Jeffries [D-NY] | Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Lacy Clay [D-MO] |
| Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Danny Davis [D-IL] | Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
| Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] | Rep. Robin Kelly [D-IL] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] |
| Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Cedric Richmond [D-LA] | Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] |
| Rep. Pramila Jayapal [D-WA] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-15 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
| 2018-11-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2018-11-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/7118/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr7118/BILLS-115hr7118ih.pdf |
