Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 6, 2018Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 7118
Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 6, 2018)
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.
What just happenedNov 15, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8](D-NY)Sponsor
17 cosponsors17 D
17cosponsors1committees4actions10subjects
- Introduced in HouseNov 6, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Nov 6, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Nov 6, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House