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H.R. 1347 · 117th Congress

Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2021

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 117th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

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81 cosponsors · 81 D
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78 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 · Feb 25, 2021

Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2021

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, the use of maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain, or carotid artery restraints that prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (e.g., a chokehold) constitute 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 2021

Latest action (Apr 28, 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 25, 2021

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

No recorded floor vote found.