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H.R. 4359 · 116th Congress

Police Exercising Absolute Care With Everyone Act of 2019

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 116th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

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22 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

This bill establishes a framework to reduce the unnecessary use of force by law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Sep 17, 2019

Police Exercising Absolute Care With Everyone Act of 2019

This bill establishes a framework to reduce the unnecessary use of force by law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels.

At the federal level, the bill limits the use of force by federal law enforcement officers. It prohibits the use of deadly force, except as a last resort to prevent imminent and serious bodily injury or death. It also prohibits the use of less lethal force, unless it is necessary and proportionate to effectuate an arrest. Finally, it limits the use of a justification defense for a federal law enforcement officer who is charged with murder or manslaughter.

At the state and local level, the bill conditions eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program on the enactment of consistent limitations.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Police Exercising Absolute Care With Everyone Act of 2019

Latest action (Oct 2, 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 17, 2019

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.