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H.R. 4408 · 116th Congress

Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention 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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127 cosponsors · 127 D
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27 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits the deprivation of rights under color of law.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Sep 19, 2019

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 prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (e.g., a chokehold) constitutes a punishment, pain, or penalty.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019

Latest action (Oct 28, 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 19, 2019

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

No recorded floor vote found.